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EARLY LEFEVER ARMS CO. G GRADE SXS SHOTGUN.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:125.00 USD Estimated At:250.00 - 300.00 USD
EARLY LEFEVER ARMS CO. G GRADE SXS SHOTGUN.

Cal. 12 Ga. S# 17055. Bbls. 24 5/8" damascus, are unmarked except for foreign proofs on bottoms & S# on bottom right. Mid style Lefever action w/ "Fish Hook" type cocking system, early type lockplates w/ sears attached also features cocking indicators, automatic safety & dbl. triggers. Action & lockplates are line border engraved & "LEFEVER ARMS CO" is stamped on each lockplate. Patent dates ending in "87" are on trigger plate & S# is on trigger guard tang which extends to usual Lefever type fluted hard rubber grip cap. Capped pistol grip buttstock of relatively plain European walnut measures approx. 12" over old pad covered by "LIMBSAVER" slip over black pad. Point pattern checkering is at grip. Matching splinter forend has push button release. Diameter at muzzles: left .734, right .734. Choke Constriction: right- 0, left- 0. Wall thickness: right .040, left .043. DAH: 3 1/8". DAC: 1 3/4". WEIGHT: 7 lbs. 4 oz. CONDITION: fair to good. Metal parts retaining traces of original finish w/ considerable staining & browning. Bbls. are cut. Wood retaining most of an old varnish finish w/ numerous marks & dents. Bores are lightly pitted throughout. Action is tight. Mechanically good. (01-20177/MGM). ANTIQUE. $250-300.