Info on J. Stevens Arms model 235

It was manufactured from 1912 - 1932 ...61,500 made

I'm not positive on chamber length, so, it might be wise to have a gunsmith do a quick look-see for that and general safety.

I don't have manufacture dates for many Stevens sxs shotguns. The Standard Catalog gives a general range of "1877 - 1988" which is pretty much useless. If the gun is marked "J. Stevens Arms Co" it would have been made between 1916 and 1942, which narrows it down a little bit. It would be a good idea to let a competent gunsmith look it over and take his advice, but if it has had reasonable care, it should still be a shooter. Chambers are PROBABLY 2 3/4". I wouldn't use any magnum shells or steel shot.