Savage Arms announced the release of a new over and under shotgun called the 555.  The shotguns were first shown at the 2014 NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits, and are now part of the company’s line-up.

The shotguns can be had in 12- and 20-gauge, and will accept both 2 3/4″ and 3″ shells.  Aluminum receivers are used to keep the guns relatively light. Savage states the receivers are “scaled to gauge.”  The 20-gauge model weighs 5.5 pounds while the 12-gauge model comes in at 6 pounds.

MSRP is $692 for both models.

From Savage Arms:

555 Over-And-Under

Stevens has dovetailed performance and value in its new 555 over-and-under shotgun. Its light  aluminum receiver is scaled to gauge and incorporates a steel insert that reinforces the  breech, minimizing weight and maximizing strength. The fast-handling 555 also features a Turkish walnut stock and forend, shell extractors, a manual safety, and a single, selective mechanical trigger—at a price that’s unmatched among comparable over-and-unders. Five interchangeable choke tubes allow the 555 to meet any shooting need.

Features & Benefits

 Lightweight aluminum receiver scaled to gauge
 Single selective mechanical trigger
 Turkish walnut stock and forend
 Chrome-lined barrels
 Tang-mounted safety
 12-gauge specifications: 28-inch barrels, 14 3/8-inch length of pull, 44 7/8-inch overall
length, 2 1/8-inch drop at comb, 6 pounds
 20-gauge specifications: 26-inch barrels, 14 3/8-inch length of pull, 42 7/8-inch overall
length, 2 1/4-inch drop at comb, 5 1/2 pounds

22165 Stevens 555 12-gauge, 2 3/4- to 3-inch chamber 011356 22165 0 $692.00
22166 Stevens 555 20-gauge, 2 3/4- to 3-inch chamber 011356 22166 7 $692.00