Image Lot Price Description

1251
$2,185.00

FE GRADE SYRACUSE LEFEVER DBL BBL DAMASCUS SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN 34684. Fine graded LeFever with very fine pattern 30” damascus bbls choked IMP MOD/IMP CYL, having flat matted rib and doll’s head third fastener. It has very nicely figured French walnut with checkered splinter forearm & semi-pistol grip stock, 13-3/8” over an original LeFever hard rubber buttplate. It has DBL triggers & ejectors. The lockplates are lightly engraved with a woodcock on the left side and a mallard on the right side, with three small areas of arabesque patterns. The bottom of the receiver & trigger guard are also lightly engraved and the entire receiver & tangs have light incised border lines. Weight 7 lbs. 10.0 oz. Drop at the heel 2-3/4”, at the comb 1-3/4”. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain about 90% blue/gray damascus pattern with minor scratches & light wear. Lockplates retain about 95% strong bright original case colors and the receiver 70-75% faded case colors. Trigger guard is mostly a blue/gray patina. Wood is sound and retains most of a very old restored finish with numerous light scratches in the varnish. Bright shiny bores. Estate of John Delph. 4-51449 JR753 (1,000-1,500)


Auction: Firearms - Spring 2004
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