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$2,300.00
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LEFEVER FE GRADE SIDE-BY-SIDE SHOTGUN. SN 25222. Cal. 16 ga. 30″ Damascus bbls, matted tapered rib, dual ivory sighting beads, IMP CYL/MOD chokes, 2-5/8″ chambers, ejectors, dbl triggers. Side plated receiver is nicely engraved, on left plate with feeding woodcock and circle of fine foliate scroll and stamped “LEFEVER ARMS CO.” Right plate is similar with duck in flight. Mounted with dark lightly figured walnut, checkered pistol grip, sculpted and fluted hard rubber grip cap. Thick solid red recoil pad marked “REASTING GUN WORK CASE”. Checkered splintered forend missing decorative center escutcheon. Bore diameter: left – .673, right – .673. Bore restrictions: left – .020, right – .012. Wall thickness: left – .033, right – .029. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 13 oz. LOP 14-3/8″. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain a dark brown finish with traces of Damascus pattern showing through, there are typical small nicks and scratches and a couple spots of fine surface oxidation. Right bbl, about 5″ from muzzle, has a small area of tiny shallow peening. Receiver retains a dark brown patina with sharp crisp engraving. Stock is sound with slightly worn checkering, normal nicks and small dings and retains a dark open grain oil finish. Forend is sound with slightly worn checkering, usual small nicks and dings and retains an oil finish blended with hand worn patina. Mechanics are good. Automatic safety. Strong right ejector, sluggish and sometimes not tripping left. Bores are shiny with one or two small shallow pits. 4-41821 BDT105 (2,500-3,500)
Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day. |