I had a Stevens 12 ga 36" single shot with hammer, when I was a kid.
It was full choke and kicked like a mule. It was a blast and I loved it.
But it burned when my parents home burned down.
One day I'm going to replace that shotgun.
I'm sorry for your loss an for taking so long to reply.
These old guns are like time machines. I can hold mine and all those many wonderful memories come flooding back. :)