lefever nitro special 12 gauge double barrel parts

Poor stock alterations or broken stocks obviously reduce the value.Ĭase colors on the frame (case colors are the various shades of blue and purple produced when the frame is originally hardened at the factory, or can be done later as a part of a restoration) are a positive factor, especially if original. Stock alterations can be very difficult to detect if done well and may not detract much from the value. If the sides of the barrels do not touch or come within a tiny fraction of touching they may have been cut. Another clue is to look at the barrels end on. A few are 26 especially in smaller guages The length is measured from the breech end of the barrels themselves, not the rib extension, to the muzzle end. Almost all Lefever gun barrels are exactly 28, 30 or 32 inches in length. The most frequent and costly in terms of values are if the barrels have been cut. We will not get into early Lefever hammer guns here because they are so rare. Guns have a Grade assigned including the later DM Lefever Guns.

Instructions on how to post photos are on the forum site.įor the value of a Lefever the two most important issues are Grade and condition. The best way to get a reasonable answer for your particular gun is by an inquiry to: before you jump there you need to have some basic information ready and photos will vastly increase the accuracy of any assessment the well informed LACA members will give. There is a market for most grades in good condition. The standard answer is whatever somebody will pay you for it.

Lefever nitro special 12 gauge double barrel parts