Last reviewed: 2026-04-18 by Jake Terry, FFL07/SOT3 holder, 20+ years behind the counter.
The Stevens 555 over under shotgun is a 12-gauge break-action built around an aluminum receiver that holds carry weight to 6.2 pounds — light enough to swing through a full round of trap or a long upland walk without fatigue. The 28-inch chrome-lined carbon-steel barrels thread for Beretta/Benelli Mobil chokes, and Stevens ships five tubes — Cylinder, Improved Cylinder, Modified, Improved Modified, and Full — so you can pattern everything from dove loads to turkey shells without buying aftermarket tubes.
Break-Action Mechanics
Stevens delivers the 555 with a single selective mechanical trigger, manual extractors, and a tang-mounted safety. The mechanical trigger does not depend on inertia or recoil energy to reset, so it runs light 7/8-ounce target loads and heavy 1 3/8-ounce upland shells with equal consistency. Manual extractors lift fired hulls clear of the chambers when you break the action; you remove them by hand rather than having them kicked free by automatic ejectors — a cost-saving feature most shooters accept at this price tier. Factory trigger pull measures 5 pounds.
The Numbers
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Action | Over/Under, break-action |
| Caliber | 12 GA |
| Capacity | 2 (one per barrel) |
| Barrel | 28″, chrome-lined carbon steel, satin black |
| Chokes | Beretta/Benelli Mobil — Full, IM, Mod, IC, Cyl included |
| OAL | 45.28″ |
| Weight | 6.2 lb |
| Trigger | Single selective mechanical, 5 lb pull |
| Stock | Turkish walnut, semi-pistol grip, 14.57″ LOP, recoil pad |
| Receiver | Aluminum, satin black |
| Sights | Bead front (factory) |
| Manufacturer | Stevens (Savage Arms) |
| MPN | 22165 |
| UPC | 011356221650 |
The Turkish walnut stock carries a semi-pistol grip, 14.57-inch length of pull, and a recoil pad that softens the 12-gauge impulse across a full afternoon. For more break-action and pump options, see the full shotguns category.
Who It’s For
The 555 fits shooters who want an honest entry-tier over/under that breaks open for safe handling between stations or fence crossings, without the $1,500–2,000 invoice a Beretta 686 or Browning Citori demands. Manual extractors mean you lift hulls out by hand instead of having them ejected — a tradeoff most clay shooters and dove hunters accept at this price.
Safe Handling & Compliance
All firearms sold by Tatted Tacticals require transfer through a licensed Federal Firearms Licensee (FFL07) dealer. We ship to your designated FFL, where you complete ATF Form 4473 and a NICS background check before taking possession. Some states require additional state-level background checks, permits, or waiting periods — verify current requirements in your jurisdiction before ordering.
- Review the 4 rules of firearms safety before handling.
- Check your state and local laws — restrictions vary by jurisdiction.
- Always confirm a break-action is fully open and bores are clear before loading or transport.
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