Depends. Stevens shotguns made before the Gun Control Act of 1968 would not necessarily have serial numbers, but some do. Generally found on the side of the receiver or behind the trigger guard sales@countrygunsmith.net also it can be found on the bottom of the the gun just befor the break in front of the trigger guard possibly between the two scrues.
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