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April 16, 2023 by Gregg

F.lli. Piotti KING ONE 20GA – 27” – SINGLE TRIGGER – MAKER’S CASE – NEW ACCESSORIES – SPECTACULAR EURO WALNUT:
F.lli. Piotti KING ONE – 20ga – 7 PIN SIDELOCK EJECTOR 20GA – 2 3/4″ shells – 27” – SINGLE TRIGGER – MAKER’S CASE – NEW ACCESSORIES – SPECTACULAR EURO WALNUT – SHOWS MINOR WEAR ON BLUING AND WOOD – PLEASE SEE PICS FOR THIS ITALIAN BEAUTY SINGLE TRIGGER DREAM UPLAND FIELD SHOTGUN – PERSONAL GUN THAT I HAVE THOROUGHLY ENJOYED FOR YEARS. SN: 8601 14 1/4″ X 1 1/2″ X 2 1/2″ SINGLE TRIGGER CHECKERED BUTT RIGHT HANDED CAST. Price: $24,995*

Gorgeous high original condition A.H. Fox XE Grade 12ga 32″- Lightweight A&F Gun w/Great provenance: Gorgeous high original condition A.H. Fox XE Grade 12ga made with 32″ Chromox barrels. Long splinter forend with ebony tip. Frame is beautifully engraved in oak leaf and game scene pattern as seen in the phootos with scallops on top and bottom. Gun has double triggers, auto ejectors, auto safety. The round knob pistol grip buttstock is richly figured European walnut and beautifully scallop border checkered and terminiates with an aging Hawkins brand pad. This gun was sold through Abercrombie and Fitch in 1949 for the estate of the original owner, Maximilian Arther Ramirez. Ramirez was a Cuban born physician who lived on Park Avenue in NYC. The gun has his initials “MAR” professionally stamped in the ball grip as seen in the photos. Overall, the gun remains in excellent original condition. Barrels with 95-97% factory blue. Forend is excellent and sound with minor impressions. Frame with more than 90%++ bold and vivid original case color. Buttstock is sound and excellent with original finish and has scattered minor handling marks and impressions. Bores are brilliant and shiny. Mechanics are crisp. Price: $13,950*

D M LEFEVER GRADE 9F – EXTREMELY RARE – 100% ORIGINAL – SxS: D M LEFEVER, BOWLING GREEN OHIO, GRADE 9F, CROSS BOLT, 12 GAUGE, 30″ IMPERIAL STEEL BARRELS. EXCELLENT BLUE – 98%, MIRROR BRIGHT BORES, CYL. AND FULL, 2 1/2″ CHAMBERS, BARRELS RING LIKE A BELL, WALL THICKNESS .035 IN BOTH, AUTOMATIC EJECTORS. SCALLOPED BOXLOCK FRAME, BOLD CASE COLOR IN THE PROTECTED AREAS, FINE SIMPLE BORDER ENGRAVING, “LEFEVER & SONS CO.” ENGRAVED ON BOTH SIDES, TRIGGER PLATE ENGRAVED “PAT’D 1902” AND “NOT CONNECTED WITH LEFEVER ARMS CO.”. ENGRAVED SCREWS, CASE-COLORED LONG TANG TRIGGERGUARD, TOP LEVER TO THE RIGHT, TIGHT ON FACE. STRAIGHT GRIP STOCK, SPLINTER FOREARM WITH THE ROLLER TYPE LATCH AND EBONY INSERT, HIGHLY FIGURED EUROPEAN WALNUT, FINE CHECKERING INCLUDING SIDE PANELS. EXCELLENT WOOD WITH MINOR HANDLING MARKS IN THE ORIGINAL VARNISH. CHECKERED COMPOSITION BUTTPLATE, 1 3/4″ X 2 3/4″ X 13 1/2″, 6 POUNDS 10 OUNCES. D.M. LEFEVER DOUBLES SELDOM COME UP FOR SALE. LESS THAN 1100 WERE BUILT BETWEEN 1902 AND 1906. THIS IS A VERY PLEASING ORIGINAL EXAMPLE. Price: $6,500*

BERETTA – BL-6 – 20ga 26-3/8″ IC / M – Hand Engraved – OU: Completely Hand Engraved! 1971 – Beretta BL-6 – 20ga, 3″, 26-3/8″ IC / M (.007 / .013), Single Selective Trigger, LOP 14-1/4″, Drop 1-1/2″ to 2-3/8″, Slight Cast Off, Weight 6 lbs 1 oz. The original chokes from the factory are IC / M. It is marked SK/SK, but they measure IC / M and the barrel has not been altered. Price: $3,650*

Abercrombie & Fitch ~ Field ~ 28 Gauge ~ Side-by-Side: For your consideration, an Abercrombie & Fitch field gun chambered in 28 Gauge. Features include a non-automatic safety, extractors, and double triggers. This piece is of Italian manufacture by Zoli & Rizzini for A&F. Stock dimensions are as follows: 14″ LOP, 2 1/8″ drop at heel, and 1 3/8″ at comb with slight cast off. 28 Gauge. Chambers: 2.5 Metal Condition: Excellent Wood Condition: Excellent Bore Condition: Excellent Barrels: 26 Triggers: Double Stock Dimensions: 14″ LOP Fore End: Checkered Butt Pad: Ribbed Weight: 5.25 lbs Sights: Solid Rib and Bead Chokes: “Left, Mod / Right, Cyl. Price: $2,999.99*

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December 25, 2022 by Gregg

UNFIRED 1914 A.H. Fox 20ga A-grade Side-by-Side: Hello, I have for sale a musuem quality fox 20 gauge A-grade that I acquired several years ago. I have the factory order card for this gun and it is in the same condition as it left the factory. This gun is unfired and is as MINT an example as you will find. It would be impossible to upgrade this gun in any way. All of the factory finishes are 100%. This gun has been so well cared for that there is no rust, pitting, cracks, wear….nothing. The factory wood finish is superb as is the checkering and the engraving/case colors are flawless and sharp. This gun has the early snap-on forend and second generation “gough” style engraving. Specs are as follows. 28″ barrels, double triggers, extractors, choked cyl/mod (as per factory card), 2.5″ chambers, mirror bores and 100% bluing throughout. This gun has drops of about 1 9/16 and 2 7/8 and the LOP is the factory standard 14 1/8″ to 14 1/4″. This gun has the factory buttplate and screws as well…all still mint. Please, no low-ball offers. Serious inquiries only. I can provide additional pictures as needed for serious buyers. PS: this is only the second year for 20 gauge foxes and a very early example with the gough engraving…quite a rare find here. Price: $8,750*

Fine and lightweight Francotte Model 20E 20ga Game Gun – with full provenance from G&H: Beautiful little lightweight side plated boxlock 20ga. Made with 26″ fluid steel barrels, checkered splinter forend with Deeley push button release, double triggers, auto ejectors, auto safety. The side plates boxlock action is beautifully scroll engraved with Greener Crossbolt and barrels with perfectly fitted sideclips. The pistol grip buttstock has fine figure and fiddleback and terminates with its original lined horn buttplate. Housed in a beautiful original A&F case which is a toe under leather case. I’ve long felt that these Francotte guns are an exceptional value in today’s market – for the quality, it’s impossible to find a better hand built more durable gun. And this one in 20ga! Overall the gun remains in pleasing original condition with more than 90% original barrel blue. Side plates and action retain about 1/2 of their original color with the balance a pleasing toned gray. Stocks are sound and retain about 90% original finish with only minor handling marks. Buttplate is very good as seen in the photos. Case is fine with minor rubs. Included with the gun are several pages of fascinating research from Griffin and Howe researcher Bob Beach on the history of this gun as sold by Abercrombie and Fitch. Price: $6,795*

Connecticut Shotgun Manufacturing Co. ~ RBL Launch Edition ~ SxS ~ 20 Gauge: This Connecticut Shotgun Manufacturing Co. RBL SxS Shotgun is in Excellent condition with very little wear, comes with its original display/carry case with all accessories and paperwork. Barrels: 28″ Weight: 6 lbs. 20 Gauge. Price: $3,999.99*

JOHN POWELL, REIGATE, SURREY SIDE LOCK EJECTOR 12 GA. 2 3/4” SIDE X SIDE SHOTGUN CIRCA 1980’S: JOHN POWELL, REIGATE, SURREY SIDE LOCK EJECTOR 12 GA. 2 3/4” SIDE X SIDE SHOTGUN CIRCA 1980’S. 25” Improved Cylinder and Modified choked barrel with Churchill rib. London Nitro re-proof over original Spanish Eibar proofs. Barrels engraved on top “JOHN POWELL AGT/GUNMAKER, REIGATE”. Double triggers, auto ejectors and automatic safety. Fine quality coin finished scroll engraved Holland side locks, frame, and blued lever and trigger guard. Underside of frame with “Pheasant” and trigger guard bow with “Setter” panels. Locks engraved with maker name “JOHN POWELL, AGT”. Deluxe walnut checkered straight grip stock and splinter forend. 14 ½” pull over checkered butt. 1 ½”, 2 ½” drop. Weight 6 pounds 3 ounces. Excellent plus to near mint with all the finish and little sign of use. Perfect working order and excellent bores. Price: $3,800*

LEFEVER H GRADE – EJECTORS – 12 GAUGE WITH 30″ BARRELS – ORIGINAL CONDITION – MADE IN 1906: Lefever H grade with ejectors in 12 gauge.This high condition gun was made in 1906. Strong and vibrant case color. Twist steel barrel finish is as original. Mirror perfect bores. Right barrel measures .732 with light IC (7/1000) choke. Left is .731 with Full (40/1000) choke. Barrels chime nicely. No cracks to wood. Tight on face with top lever right of center. Ejectors and cocking indicators function well. Auto safety. Full pistol grip cap. Weight of the gun is 6 LBS 15 1/8 OZ. LOP is 13 5/16″. Drop at comb – 1 3/4″. Drop at heel – 2 3/4″. Price: $1,650*

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June 12, 2022 by Gregg

Pre-Owned Perazzi DHO Side by Side Field SxS Shotgun | 12GA 28 3/8" | SN#: 5397 — Pre-Owned Perazzi DHO Side by Side Field SxS Shotgun | 12GA 28 3/8″ | SN#: 5397

Pre-Owned Perazzi DHO Side by Side Field Shotgun | 12GA 28 3/8″ | SN#: 5397: Absolutely gorgeous Abercrombie & Fitch Perazzi DHO import. This gun is in near immaculate condition with virtually zero signs of wear. Fully side-plated, floral engraved and color case hardened receiver, custom engraved top lever, long tang trigger guard truly and elegant fine checkering take this side by side to the next level. Gauge: 12GA Barrel Length: 28 3/8″ Barrel Weight: 1300g Bore Diameter: — Chamber: — Chokes: Fixed: */*** Rib: 11mm – 7mm Tapered Stock Dimensions Drop at Nose: 1 3/8″ Drop at Heel: 2 1/16″ Cast: RH ¼ Off at the Heel. 3/8 at the Toe Length of Pull: 14 3/8″ w/4° Pitch Forend Style: Beavertail Comb: Fixed Weight: 7lb 1.9oz Shotgun Condition Barrel(s): Excellent Condition: No signs of rust or pitting. Receiver: Excellent Condition: No scratches, dings or dents. All moving parts appear in good working order. Clean stock oval. Forend: Excellent Condition: No marring of wood, checkering and finish in great shape. Stock: Excellent Condition: No marring of wood, checkering and finish in great shape. Price: $32,500

CASED FRASER SxS DOUBLE RIFLE IN CALIBER 360 EXPRESS: Beautiful little gun. 26 inch barrels with excellent bores chambered in 360 EX caliber. Original 2-leaf Express rear sight. Full length matted rib marked Fraser. Fraser marked scope. Gun comes with about 200 rounds of 360 Nitro Express. Also a couple of belts and other miscellaneous accouterments. Delicate and elaborate engraving. Most all case color remains. Wood is in good condition with a delicate cheek piece and crisp checkering. Top mounted safety. Sling eyes on the stock and barrel. Excellent inside and out. Nice complete hunters package. Price: $30,500

Truly unique & fine Parker Grade 2 16ga made with Stars and Stripes Damascus brls – The only original Parker Bros. Gun known w/ this type of barrels! Truly an exceptional small bore hammer gun- and unique amongst collectors this is literally the only gun with this type of original damascus pattern known. This gun, a grade 2 made on a “0” frame with 28″ American Flag Bunting (Stars and Stripes) Damascus pattern. The gun is original in all respects and remains in excellent original condition. Bores are bright and shiny and mechanics are crisp. Case colors are bold, vivid and excellent. Stocks are sound and retain most all of their original finish. Barrels retain nearly all of their original pattern. Just a beautiful small gauge gun. Antique: Yes Shotgun Gauge: 16 Gauge Manufacturer: Parker Bros. Model: Grade 2 Serial Number: 51072 Barrel Length: 28″ Chambers: 2-1/2″ Ejectors: Extractors Condition: Excellent Metal Condition: Excellent Wood Condition: Excellent Bore Condition: Bright and shiny Barrel Type: American Flag Bunting (Stars & Stripes Damascus) Triggers: Double Triggers Stock Comb: 1-7/8″ Stock Heel: 3-1/4″ Fore End: Splinter Butt Pad: Original DHBP LOP: 14-1/4″ Weight: 6lbs 14oz Choke Left: .003″ Choke Right: .003″ Minimum Wall Thickness Left: Over .025″ Minimum Wall Thickness Right: Over .025″ Price: $12,500

F.A.I.R. Isidoro Rizzini 16 GA NEA 500 OVER UNDER: For Sale is a beautiful Rizzini O/U Shotgun. Very lightly used in excellent overall condition. 28 inch vent rib barrels with choke inserts. LOP 14 3/8 to a classic red pad. 1 3/4 DAC and 2 1/2 DAH. Nicely engraved with a gold accents for a classy touch. Weighs approximately 6.5 pounds. Hard to find this level of quality for this price. Price: $2,450

LEFEVER A GRADE 16GA SxS DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN: Solid gun with some moderate wear. Curio/Relic: Yes Manufacturer: Lefever Arms Co. Model: A Grade Caliber Info: 16 Gauge Ejectors: Extractors Condition: Preowned Metal Condition: Good Barrels: 28″ Action: Boxlock Triggers: Double Gauge: 16 Gauge Stock Comb: 1 5/8″ Stock Heel: 2 3/4″ Fore End: Checkered LOP: 14 3/4″ Rib: Concave Weight: 7.000000 Chokes: M/IM Price: $1,500

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June 5, 2022June 4, 2022 by Gregg

Lefever C Grade 20ga SxS Shotgun: Chambers: 2 3/4″ Barrels: 26″ Gauge: 20 Gauge LOP: 14″ Weight: 6.10 lbs Choke Left: IM Choke Right: Mod. Price: $19,995

Winchester ~ 21 Skeet ~ 16 Gauge ~ Side by Side: For your consideration, a Winchester model 21 Skeet chambered in 16 Gauge. Furniture consists of a checkered, English-wristed stock and splinter forend. The stock dimensions are as follows: 13 5/8″ LOP, 1 1/2″ drop at comb, and 1 7/8″ drop at heel. Included is a locking, leather case Winchester branded snap caps, oil bottle, and Galazan made, leather pouched cleaning kit with 2 piece rosewood cleaning rod. Chambers: 2.75″ Metal Condition: Excellent Wood Condition: Excellent Bore Condition: Excellent Barrels: 28″ Triggers: Single, Mechanical Stock Dimensions: 13 5/8″ LOP Fore End: Beavertail Butt Pad: Rubber Weight: 7 lbs Sights: Dual Bead Chokes: Right, Full / Left, Improved. Price: $7,699.99

Parker Reproduction DHE Field Comb English 28GA 26"/28" SxS — Parker Reproduction DHE Field Comb English 28GA 26″/28″ SxS

Parker Reproduction DHE Field Comb English 28GA 26″/28″ Double Triggers, SxS: Parker Reproduction DHE Field Combo 28GA with 28″ fixed choke (M/F) and additional 26″ fixed choke (IC/M) barrels with concave solid game ribs. Factory boxlock action featuring DH grade game scene and scroll engraving, factory case-color finished with finish wear-60%+ of original case color finish remains, engraving is sharp and well defined, double triggers and ejectors. Factory English straight-hand stock with handling marks and finish wear, full beavertail forearm. Factory case. Consignment, ineligible for trade-ins. Price: $6,995.00

Truly fantastic and near mint Parker 12ga Trojan – later Remington gun with the most vivid original color I’ve seen!: Virtually impossible to improve on the original condition of this one!!! Later 12ga #2 Frame Trojan in the 238k SN range. It’s as close to mint as one could hope to find. 30″ barrels, double triggers, extractors. Barrels retain about 99% original blue. Action retains virtually all of its bold original case color. Stocks are sound and retain virtually all of their original finish with only minor handling marks. Gun remains in factory test fired only condition and is remarkable in all respects! This gun comes to me from one of the finest Parker Collections ever assembled. It is a benchmark and reference example in every respect! Price: $5,995

Beretta 686 Silver Pigeon OU 28ga, 30″ barrels: BRAND NEW IN BOX Beretta 686 Silver Pigeon 28 gauge, with a 30 inch barrels. Price: $1,995

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March 27, 2022 by Gregg

PURDEY BEST PRE WAR SXS SIDELOCK 12 GAUGE

PURDEY BEST PRE WAR SXS SIDLEOCK 12 GAUGE: MADE 1913 #20925 28″ SOLID RIB BARRELS (004 AND 028 CONSTRICTIONS) 2 5/8″ CHAMBERS DOUBLE TRIGGER EJECTORS SPLINTER FOREARM ENGLISH GRIP EXCELLENT CONDITION CHECKERED BUTT 6LBS 7 OZ 2 3/16″ DAH 1 3/8″ DAC 14 1/4″ LOP MAKERS OAK AND LEATHER CASE. Price: $29,500

RARE LeFEVER “A” GRADE .410 BORE FIELD SHOTGUN from COLLECTING TEXAS – MADE 1934 to 1942: LeFever “A” Grade .410 Bore Double Barrel Shotgun; Serial No. A300274; .410 Bore; 3” Chambers with 26” Barrels Choked Full and Modified; Perfect Bores; Twin Ivory Beads; Auto Safety; Extractors; Double Triggers; Very Limited Production – Made 1934 to 1943; Most of the Original Blue and Case Colors Remain; Nice Original Wood with Most Original Varnish Present; 14” Pull from Front Trigger to Original Ithaca Recoil Pad; 1-3/8” D.A.C.; 2” D.A.H. at Heel; Really Nice Rare American 410 Double Shotgun. Price: $5,975.

Parker VH 20 Gauge SxS Shotgun: Ser# 169122. Made in 1914. 28” Barrels are choked Modified and Full. Chambers measure 2 1/2”, they ring true. Bores are very good. Looks like a very small dent in the left barrel about 1/2 way down, you can barely see it on the outside. The barrels have 60% of the original blue, there is some light to moderate pitting on the outside of the barrels and rib, nothing that is unsafe.The receiver shows 1% case color under the top lever the rest has gone silver with some scattered patina. The screws on the bottom of the receiver have been repaired and no longer sit flush with the bottom of the receiver. The gun locks up tight with no play in the hinge, the lever is right of center. It is an “O” Frame Automatic safety. The wood is sound with no cracks or repairs that I can see. It appears to have the original finish. It is a capped pistol grip. LOP = 14 1/4”, DAC = 1 5/8”, DAH =2 3/4” It has the original DHBP. The gun weighs 6 lb 3.6 oz. This is a good sound hunting gun that you will not be afraid to hunt grouse with. Price: $2,995

HENRY CLARKE 16 GAUGE WITH 30″ BARRELS – MADE IN THE 1886 – 1894 TIME PERIOD: Exceptional condition English Double made by Henry Clarke in the 1886 – 1894 time period. This gun has all the hallmarks of a best maker; well figured wood, tight and detailed engraving and good design with the most modern features of this time period. Bar action locks with rebounding hammers. Articulated top lever with third fastener. Anson push rod fastening system (still on patent at the time – note the stamping). Gun is tight on face having been rejointed at some time in the past. Barrels are 30″ with mirror bores. Gun was proofed at 15/1 internal dimensions of .685. Presently the right bore measures .690 with 38/1000 choke (Full) while left is .691 with 35/1000 choke (Full). Chambers measure 2 5/8″. Minimum wall thickness in the right barrel is 30/1000 while the left 26/1000. Barrels ring nicely with no loose ribs. Stock has flat top checkering and an ebony buttplate with widows peak and engraved screws. Good dimension with; LOP of 14 3/8″, drop at comb 1 5/8″ and drop at heel of 2 1/2″. Weight of the gun is 6 LBS 2 1/8 OZ. Shipping is $50 and can be shipped directly as your loacl law allows. Price: $1,950

JOSEF JUST 20- FERLACH, AUSTRIA- O/U BOXLOCK GAME GUN- 300 SERIES ACTION with DOUBLE UNDERLUGS & DOUBLE BITE- KERSTEN TOP LOCK- 90% ENGRAVING: #5570, Josef Just, Ferlach, Austria: A Just 20 Bore Over & Under Boxlock Extractor Game Gun; 300 Series Action with double underlugs, double bite and a Kersten top lock with a single lug crossbolt, 28 3/8″ Solid Rib Bohler Steel barrels at .626 .006 & .018″ (Imp.Cyl. & Imp.Mod.), 2 1/2″ chambers, Correct wall thickness at .035″ on both barrels, Double triggers, Intercepting safety sears, Scalloped action back, Bolstered frame, Forend with a Deeley & Edge pull down release, Straight hand stock at 14 5/16 x 1 9/16 x 2 9/16″ over a hard buttplate, Neutral stock, 6 lbs. 8 oz., 90% coverage of rose and scroll engraving, The original barrel blue at 80-82%, The buttstock and forend remain at 90%, The checkering remains at 85%, Both bores remain excellent plus and bright and shiny the entire way. With the 300 Series action lock-up with the double underlugs, double bite and the upper crossbolt it should go the distant. Price: $1,875

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March 6, 2022 by Gregg

Unique Sweden FLODMAN OU 12 Ga 2 3/4” cased, made of stainless steel:
FF1227 Flodman 12 ga 2 ¾” cased. Delivered in the States in 1990 . 27 ¼” barrels full stainless , .722 Bores with 6 screw in chokes : .726” , .720” , .718” , .712” , .696”. Ejectors ( with a most interesting command thru the chamber wall) . Super low hinge pin less action with large bolts. All stainless construction Inline firing pin with lightning fast lock time. Weight is 7 Lbs. 7 Oz with the balance point ½” behind the forend wood. Single selective trigger. LOP is 14 5/8” , pistol grip with palm swell , 1 ½” and 2 “ drop , with ¼” cast off from nose of comb to heel. In the factory case with tools and papers. The first one I saw was at Nuremberg IWA in the early 80s and they had a barreled action in a fish tank full of salt water!!! Innovative and superbly crafted. A design since copied, but this is the original. Model: Made of stainless steel Serial Number: FF1227 Barrel Length: 27 1/4 Stock Drop: 1 1/2 Stock Heel: 2 Stock Cast: 1/4″ off LOP: 14 5/8 Chokes: Screw in chokes Case: Factory case with tools and paper. Price: $10,500

Ithaca Field Grade 10ga – SxS Fantastic and near mint. Fabulous all original gun with bold vivid original case color: Easily the very best 10ga NID Model Field Grade Gun I have seen, this one made before the era of the 10ga Magnums in the 500k SN range. This gun made with 32″ fluid steel barrels, checkered splinter forend, double triggers, extractors and safety. The case hardened frame is lightly border engraved. Capped pistol grip buttstock is point pattern checkered through the wrist and terminates with the original lined lined hard rubber buttplate. Overall, the gun remains in near mint original condition. Barrels retain nearly all of their original blue with only a very minor rub or two. Receiver retains virtually all of its bold original case color as seen in the photos. Stocks are sound and retain virtually all of their original finish with only very minor handling marks. Bores are brilliant and shiny and mechanics are crisp. This is a very near mint gun which has been scarcely fired. Breech face shows almost no shell ring evidence. Price: $4,695

WEBLEY & SCOTT MODEL 700 – TIME CAPSULE CONDITION FROM 1967 – 30″ PIGEON RIB: Webley & Scott Model 700 in 12 gauge in remarkable condition, made in 1967 with zero wear. This gun features a 30″ barrels with a wide pigeon rib and elegant beavertail forend. Well timed and strong ejectors. Front and center beads. Manual safety. 100% case color, blue and stock finish. Mirror bores that measure .728 with 7/1000 Choke (IC) in the right barrel and 40/1000 Choke (Full) in the left barrel. LOP is 14 1/8″. Drop at comb – 1 3/8″. Drop at heel – 1 13/16″. Weight of gun is 7 LBS 5 OZ. Price: $3,650

Browning BSS Sporter SxS Shotgun 12ga: Excellent plus overall condition. Manufactured 1982. 3″ chambers, improved modified/modified chokes, and 14 1/8″ LOP. Serial Number: 02522PY158. Barrel Length: 26″. Price: $2,295

Lefever A Grade 20 Gauge SxS: Serial Number: 301169, Barrel Length: 28″
Gauge: 20 Gauge Stock Dimensions: 1 1/2″ C x 2 1/2″ H LOP: 14 Weight: 6 lbs 4oz Chokes: M – F. Price: $1150

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February 6, 2022 by Gregg

MATCHED PAIR PIOTTI KING 12GA SLE WITH 27″ CHOPPER LUMP BARRELS: CHOCKED .007/.018. GUNS ARE 100% ROSE AND SCROLL ENGRAVED, RETAIN 100% ORIGINAL CASE COLORS, HAVE OUTSTANDING MACHED STOCKS AND ARE CASED IN FACTORY OAK AND LEATHER CASE. #8931/32 REMAIN IN AS NEW CONDITION, 1 1/2″ X 21/2″ X 14 7/8″, 6LBS 8OZS EACH. Price: $41,000

PARKER DHE 16 GAUGE: REMINGTON GUN O FRAME #238XXX 28″ FULL AND FULL (.023 AND .029 CONSTRICTIONS) 2 1/2″ CHAMBERS DOUBLE TRIGGER EJECTORS SPLINTER FOREARM PISTOL GRIP EXCELLENT ORIGINAL CONDITION WITH MOST OF THE CASE COLORS 6LBS 15 OZ 2 1/2″ DAH 1 5/8″ DAC 14 1/4″ LOP. Price: $9,250

Arrieta 557 Sidelock 20 gauge SxS: Perfect upland bird gun if you hunt Grouse, Woodcock, or Quail. Barrels are 27 inch, neither stubby or whippy in the woods. Perfect chokes at .003 Right and .006 Left. Both bores measure .617 and match proof marks exactly. Swamped rib with single metal bead. Stock is straight English, with 1 1/2 DAC, 2 3/8 DAH, and measuring 14 3/4 LOP over checkered butt. Slight cast off. Splinter forend with Anson push button release. Gun equipped with double triggers (front articulated), bushed strikers, cocking indicators, and hand-removable locks. Weight of gun perfect at 5 pounds, 15 ounces. Comes in a nice luggage case with snap caps. Gun condition is near perfect. Stock has a couple of light impressions (not photographable), and no cracks, dents, or chips. Blueing and case coloring near perfect. No indentation on the breech face, indicating the gun has been fired very little. Gun is as close to new as a used gun can be. A real treat at a very fair price for some bird hunter. Price: $ 5,250

B. Jenkinson English Boxlock SxS Double gun 20g: B. Jenkinson New York, N.Y. English Side by Side. 20 gauge. Double triggers with ejectors. No. 763. What a sweetheart of a gun! A light 20 g. with narrow stock dimensions. 26″ barrels choked Mod and Full. 14″ LOP. 1.5 drop at comb 2.5 drop at heel. Modern Proof, 2 3/4″ chamber. Barrels ring like a bell and bores are bright. Case colors are strong on action with some wear on the underside. Oil finish on stock with red pad. Monogram oval has a nick on the edge. Previous owner did have the action professionaly tightend. So the forend iron is tight fitting and the barrel hook bushed. The action closes as a new gun. Price $3995.

Very nice Lefever H Grade 12ga made with steel barrels- good shooting dimensions and under 7lbs

Very nice Lefever H Grade SxS 12ga made with steel barrels- good shooting dimensions and under 7lbs: Nice later steel barreled Lefever H Grade 12ga. Made with 28″ Carmen Fluid Steel barrels, checkered splinter forend, double triggers, extractors, and capped pistol grip buttstock with original Lefever Arms Co. monogrammed buttplate. Each sideplate with a flourish of scroll as is typically found on the H Grade guns. This gun remains in very nice condition. The barrels retain most of an older restored rust blue and bores are bright and shiny. There is evidence of an old repaired dent or two at the bottom of the left barrel about 16″ from the muzzle. The locks and top of the action retain more than 90% of their bold original case color. Bottom of frame has mostly toned to a pleasing gray. Stocks are sound with most of their original finish and only minor handling marks. Mechanics are crisp. This gun is in way above average condition and is bargain priced at $995 plus shipping to your FFL. Price: $995

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October 24, 2021 by Gregg

AYA No. 53 Presentation Sidelock 12 Ga SxS: Up for sale is a beautiful AYA presentation sidelock 12 Ga. This shotgun is in excellent condition with the exception of some slight handing marks on the stock. This gun was completed in February of 1949 and presented to General Lucas V. Beau, Commander of the United States Civil Air Patrol by a group of Spanish Aviation Cadets in 1951. This gun is very nice and also comes with a great story and factory leather case. If any questions or concerns arise, do not hesitate to call the number above or email. I don’t believe that this gun has ever been fired. Price: $7,950

The ultimate Lefever target/pigeon gun 32″krupp barrels, straight grip EE grade with insane modern dimensions: Beautiful later Syracuse made Lefever EE Grade made with 32″ Krupp fluid steel barrels. This gun with splinter forend that has a clam shell release, made with double triggers, auto ejectors, auto safety. Straight grip buttstock with long trigger guard tang, engraved stock oval with initials and original Lefever Arms Co. buttplate. The gun is nicely engraved in standard late EE Grade pattern with Pointer in game scene on left, Setter in game scene on right and light scroll throughout. This rare Lefever remains in very nice overall condition. The barrels retain virtually all of an older restored proper rust blue finish. The receiver retains about 20% original case color. Stocks are sound and retain most of an older restored finish. The mechanics are crisp and the bores are bright and shiny. The gun is tight on the face. I believe the gun was made as a heavy proof type gun and the long chambers appear to be original. Price: $5795

Rizzini Artemis Light 16G OU Shotgun: 28″ in barrels as new condition wth case and all accessaries. 14 3/8 LOP Right hand cast. approx 6.5 lbs. Only shot a box of shells, beautiful gun! Price: $3750

Webley & Scott Model 700 Side-by-Side 12 Gauge: Well used Webley & Scott 12 Bore Boxlock Ejector. 28″ Barrels, 2 3/4″ Chambers, choked IC & Full Frame and top lever with scroll engraving and retaining much of it’s original case hardening color Great measurements: 14 3/4″ LOP, DAH: 2 1/4″, DAC: 1 3/8″ Great barrel wall thickness at 0.031 & 0.028 Nitro proof Includes a Gunmark leather case 6lbs 7oz This is a well used Webley & Scott that has a good amount of handling marks/dents/dings. No cracks or mechanical issues but a well used gun that would be a perfect addition for a rainy day. Price: $1,750

Dickinson Arms ~ Plantation ~ 28 Gauge ~ SxS ~ Shotgun: In excellent condition. This shotgun features a color case-hardened receiver, and a straight grip stock with double triggers. Only minor signs of use and handling marks. Includes case. Chambers: 2 3/4″ Metal Condition: Excellent, Wood Condition: Excellent, Bore Condition: Clean, Barrels: 30″, Triggers: Double, Stock Dimensions: 14 3/4″ LOP, Butt Pad: Checkered Wood, Weight: 5 lb 8 oz. Sights: Single Bead. Chokes: IC, CYL. Price: $1,499.99

Going to the Southern SxS? Be sure to see this 8 gauge….

April 14, 2021 by Gregg

Southern SxS Spring Classic 2015 — Southern SxS Spring Classic 2021

For years now, the Southern SxS has been one of the finest events in the country for fine shotguns and doubles rifles. I’ve been to it many times, and I always come across guns that impress me–and that show me I still have a lot to see and learn.

Last year’s event was virtual. But this year, the Southern SxS year is roaring back. Judging by its solid list of exhibitors, it will be a great event.

If you go, one exhibitor you won’t want to miss is Lion Stone Consulting. Josh Lowensteiner at told me he’s bring a ton of great doubles, including one of the Holy Grails of American shotguns: The awesome Lefever you see here.

Stunning, all original 8 gauge Lefever shotgun with 32" Whitworth fluid steel bbls. Thought to have been made for President Grover Cleveland. — Stunning, all original 8 gauge Lefever shotgun with 32″ Whitworth fluid steel bbls. Thought to have been made for President Grover Cleveland.

This guns is an all original, Special Order 8 gauge with 32″ Whitworth fluid steel bbls. It’s thought to have been made for President Grover Cleveland. If you would like to own an American SxS shotgun that has it all — condition, scarcity, provenance, prestige — talk to Josh. This Lefever has all that and much more.

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April 11, 2021 by Gregg

THE LEFEVER ARMS COMPANY EXHIBITION 12 GAUGE: #20901, 30″ DAMASCUS BARRELS MOD AND FULL 2 1/2″ CHAMBERS, DOUBLE TRIGGER, EJECTORS, SPLINTER FOREARM, PISTOL GRIP, EXCELLENT CONDITION, HORN BUTT AND GRIP CAP, 7LBS 9 OZ, 2 1/4″ DAH, 1 1/2″ DAC, 14 1/2″ LOP. Price: $69,500

Connecticut Shotgun Manufacturing (CSM) 16g Model 21 SxS: Flat side action has factory double triggers and automatic safety. The action, barrels, guard & tang and the forend iron have a very deep black high-polished finish with very tastefully inlaid gold vine and leaf borders with single bird game scenes of a flushing duck in cattails on the right side, a flushing woodcock in the alders on the left side and a rooster pheasant in the grass on the bottom of the action. The stock is nicely figured American walnut with a straight hand grip, what looks like a leather faced red Winchester pad and standard Model 21 beavertail forend with an ebony wedge in the tip. Two barrel set consists of one set of 28” barrels choked WS-1 and WS-2 and one set of 29” barrels that are choked Lt. Mod and Full. Each set of barrels has machine matted solid ribs with single orange beads, and damascened barrel flats and water tables. Gun is in excellent shape overall with some very small handling marks on one side, otherwise wood and metal is superb! In a leather CSM two barrel set flat case with Maker’s leather trade label and canvas cover with blank initial patch. This is a very attractive and tastefully adorned gun. Price: $20,000

August Francotte SxS Model 20 – 20 ga., 28″ barrels: Feature engine turned game rib, side clips, third fastener, 2-3/4″ chambers, choked improved cylinder and modified (.007/.014). Double triggers, auto safe. The sideplated action is engraved in a fine English scroll and retains 98% original case color hardening. The round pistol grip stock of nicely figured French walnut measures 1-3/8″ comb, 2″ heel, with a LOP of 14-3/4″ over a leather pad. Marked with the Abercrombie and Fitch import name on the barrels, this is a classic double for about 100 years and a staple of the A&F line. This is a fine example retaining nearly all of the original finish as seen in the photos. There is a slight abrasion on the right barrel and some handling marks from use on the stock. The gun remains tight as new and weighs 6 lbs., 2 oz. Classy little upland double! Price: $5,750

Merkel ~ 203E Sidelock OU ~ 12 Gauge: This is a fully engraved sidelock ejector over under shotgun with hand detachable sidelocks. The ejectors are strong and well-timed, the double trigger are crisp with the front trigger being articulated. The 27″ Bohler Steel barrels are like new and have fixed FULL chokes. The butt stock is nicely figured with good shooting dimensions and the 3 piece forearm that fits nicely in hand. 100% coverage bank note scroll engraving on the sidelocks along with cocking indicators. This is a great looking and feeling shotgun. 12 Gauge. Chambers: 3″ Over/Under with ejectors., Metal Condition: Excellent with a touch of thinning blue on the trigger guard. The coin finished receiver is excellent. Wood Condition: Very nice with a few small dings and dents. Bore Condition: Bright and shiny. Barrels: 27″ blue with a solid rib. Triggers: Double triggers with the front being articulated. Stock Dimensions: “14 1/2″” LOP to the front trigger, 1 1/2″” DAC, 2 5/16″” DAH. Fore End: 3 piece forend with checkering. Butt Pad: Matching walnut with a checkered straight grip and a black butt plate. Weight: 6 Lbs. 12 Oz. Sights: Single white color front bead on a flat solid rib. Chokes: Fixed FULL and FULL. Price: $4,999.97

Connecticut Shotgun RBL28 SxS 28Ga. Shotgun NEW IN THE BOX: SN #RBL002840. NEW IN THE BOX. LOP 14 5/8″. Chamber 2 3/4″. DAC 1 1/2″- DAH 2 1/8″. Chokes are R/S Mod. and L/S Full. 30″ barrels with a Traditional Game Solid Rib. Case Colored Receiver with Hunting Dogs Engraved on sides. Premium checkered pistol grip Walnut stock and Beavertail forend. Single select trigger with barrel selector behind trigger. Ejectors. Comes in a nice Canvas Breakdown Case with Red Felt Interior and includes a Chrome oil bottle, Chrome snap caps, cleaning brushes, cleaning rods, and eye and ear protectors. Weight: 6 lbs. Trigger Pull: 5 1/2 lbs. Price: $4600

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February 13, 2021 by Gregg

PARKER VH .410 SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN: 26″ BARRELS, .005/.005 CHOKES, 3″ CHAMBERS, SPLINTER FOREND, FACTOR STRAIGHT GRIP “RARE”, 14″ 1 3/4″-2 7/8″, OOO FRAME, BRIGHT SHINY BORES, 95% BARREL BLUE, TIGHT ON FACE, GOOD SHOOTER ALL ORIGINAL UNALTERED PARKER CORRECT TO THE RECORD BOOK. Price: $24,500

W & C SCOTT PREMIER MONTE CARLO SIDELOCK SXS 12 GAUGE: 30″ STEEL BARRELS 024 AND 037 2 3/4″, DOUBLE TRIGGER, EJECTORS, SPLINTER FOREARM, PISTOL GRIP, MINT ORIGINAL CONDITION, 7LBS 3 OZ, 2″ DAH, 1 5/8″ DAC, 14″ LOP. Price: $13,500

William Ford Deluxe 20 gauge SXS Sidelock: A very handsome and somewhat hard to find high quality 20 gauge English Sidelock from well known maker William Ford. Ford was also a well known barrel maker who made barrels for some of London’s Best Makers. This gun is in excellent condition with 70% original case color . Barrels are 2 3/4 Nitro Proofed and 25″ with Churchill Rib and bored IC right and Mod left. Stock is dark highly figured near exhibition quality with an LOP of 15″ to checkered butt. There are no dents or marks. Bluing near mint on barrels and trigger guard (may have been reblacked long ago. Engraving is outstanding and done in Holland & Holland style (I would not be surprized if the same engraver for H & H did this gun as well).. engraving everywhere is very sharp. Don’t let the 25″ barrels sway you…..with a 15 LOP this gun fits and feels like the proverbial Magic Wand. To top it all of it weighs a feathery 5lb 6 oz. Price: $9950

Parker Reproduction DHE 2 Barrel Set D Grade 3 inch Chambers 20 Gauge: Both barrels are 28 inch and D grade with 3 inch chambers. The first barrel is choked Improved Cylinder and Modified. The other barrel is choke Quail One and Quail Two. The gun set comes with the case cover in very good condition and the case in excellent condition as well as the case key and two 20 gauge snap caps. The gun is in excellent condition with some case color loss and slight use to the stock. The length of pull is 14 inches. Price: $6000

1938 Vintage Lefever Arms Ithaca “A” Grade .410 Double w/ 26″ Barrels, Ejectors, & Single Trigger ** RARE w/ Factory Letter! **: This is a very special all-original Lefever / Ithaca “A” Grade .410 Ga. double-barrel shotgun made in 1938, complete with an original November of 1975-dated factory letter. One of only 150 made in .410 gauge, this extremely-cool and beautiful little double features a case-colored receiver, a factory gloss blue finish on the barrels, 26″ inch fluid-steel barrels choked “Modified” and “Full” with 3″ inch chambers, a checkered solid rib with a red front bead sight and an ivory mid-bead, automatic ejectors (special order), a single trigger (special order), a tang-mounted automatic safety, and a point-pattern checkered American Walnut stock set with a beavertail forearm and pistol-grip buttstock. The beavertail forearm has a push-button release and an ebony diamond inlay at the front edge, and the buttstock features a factory black pistol grip cap and a factory black serrated buttplate. While the original Lefever Arms of Syracuse, New York Discontinued operations in 1916, it was bought by the Ithaca Gun Company sometime shortly after. In 1921 Ithaca decided to use the Lefever name to brand a high-quality but lower-cost field gun they were manufacturing, calling it the Lefever Nitro Special. This allowed Ithaca to maintain the prestige of the Ithaca name but still produce a lower-cost shotgun. The Lefever Nitro Special was a big success for the company and by 1934 Ithaca decided to offer an “upgraded” version of the gun, calling it the Lefever “A” Grade. The “A” Grade guns would feature a color case-hardened frame with some minimal engraving, an improved checkered solid rib design, and a better grade of wood. Automatic ejectors and a single trigger could be special ordered on this model for an additional cost. The production run of the Lefever “A” Grade ran from 1934 until 1940, with a total of only 2,350 guns produced. Out of the 2,350 made, 1,000 were 12 Gauge, 600 were 16 Gauge, 600 were 20 Gauge, and only 150 were .410 Gauge. This particular example is serial number 301038 and is one of the 150 .410 Gauge guns made. It was shipped in 1938 to Herbert Hearn Hardware company in Cambridge, Maryland and is listed in their records as it sits now, as a 26″ inch gun choked “Modified” and “Full” with ejectors and a single trigger. A quick internet search turns up some old pictures of the Hearn building when it was still in business as well as some pictures of what remains of the building today (which was being restored as of 2017). As you can see from the pictures, this very handsome little Lefever has been used but not abused. All of the finish that remains on this shotgun is original, and it has not been altered or “improved” in any way. It is a very classy double with lots of original gloss blue showing on the barrels and patches of case colors still showing on the receiver, particularly in the protected areas. The factory stampings of “Lefever Arms, Branch Ithaca Gun Co. Inc. Ithaca, N.Y.” and “LEFEVER A GRADE” on the top of the chambers is still clear and legible. All of the serial numbered parts are matching and original, including the forearm metal, receiver, and barrels. The stock set is stamped with the serial number as well, with the beavertail forearm stamped on the underside between the barrel channels and the buttstock stamped under the tang of the triggerguard. The bores in the 26″ inch barrels are perfect and mirror-bright. They are free from any pitting, dents, bulges, or damage of any kind. The stock set on this Lefever is in very good condition overall, free from any cracks, chips, repairs, or major damage. All of the factory stock hardware is intact and nothing has been modified. The checkered panels on the wrist and forearm are still clean and show only light wear. This “A” Grade Lefever has a perfect, tight lock-up, and is perfectly “on face” with no wiggle or slop. The single trigger, automatic ejectors, and automatic safety all work perfectly. We have no doubt that this Lefever will function just as well today as the day it left the factory, and should do so for many more decades. If you have been looking for a classy and collectible American-made vintage .410 double, this is your chance to get one of the rarest we have had in decades. This Lefever Ithaca should not only be an excellent field gun that you can enjoy shooting, but an excellent long-term investment as well. There can’t be too many of the original 150 .410’s made that are still floating around out there in original condition, much less with special order automatic ejectors and a single trigger like this one! Price: $6,500

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December 13, 2020 by Gregg

H.J. Hussey Imperial Sidelock Live Pigeon gun 12ga: Amazing condition Hj hussey imperial ejector live pigeon gun. Great gun for driven birds, Helice/live birds or sporting clays. A less known but top english best gun maker. Serial Number: 14147 Barrel Length: 30 in Chambers: 2 3/4″ Ejectors: yes Condition: excellent like new Stock Comb: 1 7/16″ Stock Heel: 2 1/8″ LOP: 14 3/4″ Weight: 7 lbs 9 oz Choke Left: mod Choke Right: full Case: yes Price: $17,000

Beautiful ultra lightweight 16ga Lefever EE Grade Side-by-Side Game Gun: Made in the 39k serial number range with straight stock, double triggers, splinter forearm and LAC Monogrammed buttplate. This particular gun with 26″ (Original length) Krupp Steel barrels, 2-3/4″ chambers. Gun is beautifully engraved with much finer than normal game scenes on both sides of the gun. The gun remains in pleasing condition with about 80% toned original barrel blue, 20-30% original case color, and excellent wood finish with stocks being sound. Bores are bright and shiny and mechanics are crisp. Ejectors are in time and the gun is nice and tight on the face. Here are the technicals on the gun: LOP- 13-3/4″ to LAC Monogrammed Buttplate, DAC- 1-5/8″, DAH- 2-1/4″, Right Barrel- .663 with .005 choke , Left barrel- .664 with .005 choke, Weight – 5lbs 14oz , MWT- .028(L) and .026(R). Price: $7495

1938 Vintage Lefever Arms Ithaca “A” Grade .410 Double w/ 26″ Barrels, Ejectors, & Single Trigger ** RARE w/ Factory Letter! **: This is a very special all-original Lefever / Ithaca “A” Grade .410 Ga. double-barrel shotgun made in 1938, complete with an original November of 1975-dated factory letter. One of only 150 made in .410 gauge, this extremely-cool and beautiful little double features a case-colored receiver, a factory gloss blue finish on the barrels, 26″ inch fluid-steel barrels choked “Modified” and “Full” with 3″ inch chambers, a checkered solid rib with a red front bead sight and an ivory mid-bead, automatic ejectors (special order), a single trigger (special order), a tang-mounted automatic safety, and a point-pattern checkered American Walnut stock set with a beavertail forearm and pistol-grip buttstock. The beavertail forearm has a push-button release and an ebony diamond inlay at the front edge, and the buttstock features a factory black pistol grip cap and a factory black serrated buttplate. While the original Lefever Arms of Syracuse, New York Discontinued operations in 1916, it was bought by the Ithaca Gun Company sometime shortly after. In 1921 Ithaca decided to use the Lefever name to brand a high-quality but lower-cost field gun they were manufacturing, calling it the Lefever Nitro Special. This allowed Ithaca to maintain the prestige of the Ithaca name but still produce a lower-cost shotgun. The Lefever Nitro Special was a big success for the company and by 1934 Ithaca decided to offer an “upgraded” version of the gun, calling it the Lefever “A” Grade. The “A” Grade guns would feature a color case-hardened frame with some minimal engraving, an improved checkered solid rib design, and a better grade of wood. Automatic ejectors and a single trigger could be special ordered on this model for an additional cost. The production run of the Lefever “A” Grade ran from 1934 until 1940, with a total of only 2,350 guns produced. Out of the 2,350 made, 1,000 were 12 Gauge, 600 were 16 Gauge, 600 were 20 Gauge, and only 150 were .410 Gauge. This particular example is serial number 301038 and is one of the 150 .410 Gauge guns made. It was shipped in 1938 to Herbert Hearn Hardware company in Cambridge, Maryland and is listed in their records as it sits now, as a 26″ inch gun choked “Modified” and “Full” with ejectors and a single trigger. A quick internet search turns up some old pictures of the Hearn building when it was still in business as well as some pictures of what remains of the building today (which was being restored as of 2017). As you can see from the pictures, this very handsome little Lefever has been used but not abused. All of the finish that remains on this shotgun is original, and it has not been altered or “improved” in any way. It is a very classy double with lots of original gloss blue showing on the barrels and patches of case colors still showing on the receiver, particularly in the protected areas. The factory stampings of “Lefever Arms, Branch Ithaca Gun Co. Inc. Ithaca, N.Y.” and “LEFEVER A GRADE” on the top of the chambers is still clear and legible. All of the serial numbered parts are matching and original, including the forearm metal, receiver, and barrels. The stock set is stamped with the serial number as well, with the beavertail forearm stamped on the underside between the barrel channels and the buttstock stamped under the tang of the triggerguard. The bores in the 26″ inch barrels are perfect and mirror-bright. They are free from any pitting, dents, bulges, or damage of any kind. The stock set on this Lefever is in very good condition overall, free from any cracks, chips, repairs, or major damage. All of the factory stock hardware is intact and nothing has been modified. The checkered panels on the wrist and forearm are still clean and show only light wear. This “A” Grade Lefever has a perfect, tight lock-up, and is perfectly “on face” with no wiggle or slop. The single trigger, automatic ejectors, and automatic safety all work perfectly. We have no doubt that this Lefever will function just as well today as the day it left the factory, and should do so for many more decades. If you have been looking for a classy and collectible American-made vintage .410 double, this is your chance to get one of the rarest we have had in decades. This Lefever Ithaca should not only be an excellent field gun that you can enjoy shooting, but an excellent long-term investment as well. There can’t be too many of the original 150 .410’s made that are still floating around out there in original condition, much less with special order automatic ejectors and a single trigger like this one! Price: $6,500

Johann Springer Boxlock Ejector SxS 12ga: Chambers: 2 3/4″ Metal Condition: Some Bluing Loss and Lite User Marks Wood Condition: Some User Marks Barrels: 30 Triggers: Double Triggers Stock Dimensions: 14 3/4″ LOP Fore End: Checkered Splinder Butt Pad: Butt Plate Weight: 7 lb. 10 oz. Sights: Front Bead Chokes: Full & Full. Price: $2,199.97

Savage ~ Fox Sterlingworth ~ 12 GA. ~ SxS ~ (“Skeet & Upland Game” model?): This Savage Model Fox Sterlingworth is a 12 Ga. Side x Side shotgun. It has 26 inch barrels with extractors and a solid rib. With a 2 3/4 inch chambers it has fixed CYL and MOD chokes. A brass bead front sight. The butt stock is a checkered grip walnut straight grip. The forearm is a checkered grip walnut. It has double triggers. The receiver is case colored. S/N 160260. Chambers: 2 3/4 inch chambers with extractors. Metal Condition: Fair. Minor wear and handling / use marks. Wood Condition: Fair with many handling marks., Bore Condition: Bright and shiny. Barrels: 26 inch barrels with a solid rib. Triggers: Double. Stock Dimensions: LOP 14 5/8 inches. Fore End: Checkered grip walnut. Butt Pad: Ranger red rubber recoil pad. Weight: 7 lb. 2 oz. Sights: Brass bead front. Chokes: Fixed Cyl & Mod. Price: $999.99

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December 6, 2020December 13, 2020 by Gregg

Exceptionally rare high original condition Special Order Lefever “E” Grade 8ga with 34″ barrels: Easily the finest and most collectible Lefever to come to public market in the last several years. This gun is an exceptionally rare and fine Lefever Arms Co. “E” Grade 8ga. Made with 34″ Damascus barrels, splinter forend, double triggers, extractors, capped pistol grip buttstock and original lined buttplate. The gun is in the 12k serial number range and is finely engraved with scroll and game scenes on side. Special order original gold inlay on trigger guard. This is the only original gold inlaid E Grade gun I have encountered in more than 30 years of aggressively chasing Lefever guns. The gun remains in superb original condition with more than 80% bold dark original case colors remaining. The barrels are excellent with more than 90% bold original pattern and bright shiny bores. The gun retains more than 70% original trigger guard blue and the gold inlay is guaranteed factory original. The buttplate is sound. The stocks are excellent with crisp checkering though there is a small shake in the wood at the toe that measures 4-1/2″. This could easily be made invisible with today’s talented wood craftsmen and this is from the wood drying with a couple of small knots in it, not damage of any type. Overall, the gun is crisp and in delightful untouched original condition. Price: $22,500

PARKER REPRODUCTION DHE 20GA EXCELLENT

PARKER REPRODUCTION DHE 20GA EXCELLENT: A very lightly used Repro in a desirable configuration and in Excellent condition. With case, snap caps and cover.Shotgun Guage: 20 Gauge, Manufacturer: PARKER REPRODUCTION, Model: DHE, Barrel Length: 26IN, Chambers: 2 3/4 IN, Ejectors: YES, Condition: EXCELLENT, Metal Condition: EXCELLENT, Wood Condition: EXCELLENT, Bore Condition: EXCELLENT, Stock Comb: 1 7/16 IN, Stock Heel: 2 1/8IN, Butt Pad: SKELETON, LOP: 14 7/16IN, Weight: 6LBS 8OZ, Choke Left: MODIFIED, Choke Right: IMP/CYL, Extras: SNAP CAPS, Case: LEATHER HARD CASE AND COVER, Proof:Nitro: YES. Price: $4450

Browning BSS 20 Ga SxS Sporter: 3″ chambers. 26″ IC & M barrels. SST, ejectors. 1″ scratch in buttstock, small nick in stock fence behind receiver. Otherwise near new. LOP 14 1/4″ over pad. Price: $1700

Fox Sterlingworth 20 Gauge SxS: 1924 Fox S/W 20 gauge. 26″ M/F. Weight 5lbs. 15oz. 1 1/2′ X 21/2″ X14″ to an old Ranger pad. Good bores and mechanics. Leave your C grade ejector home on the rainy day. Price: $1550

Ahhh…so this is how it works. A 10g Lefever sidecocker …

May 13, 2020 by Gregg

Daniel Myron Lefever was a gun-making genius, and the great-looking side-by-side you see here was one of his creations. This shotgun is a 10-gauge, D-grade Lefever “Sidecocker”. Check out the video above to see how it earned the “Sidecocker” nickname and how it overcame a “problem” hammerless shotguns had when they were introduced in the late 1870s and 1880s.

Extremely rare and fine Lefever D Grade 10 Bore Sidecocker with original Bernard Damascus barrels

Lefever patented his sidecocker design in 1880. According to the Lefever Arms Collectors Association site, it was the first commercially successful American hammerless shotgun.

While there are several interesting features on these guns — the compensating action, the push-up lever on the top that opens the gun, the cocked-indicator nipples on the locks — the most interesting one is the lever on the left side of the action. That’s the “cocker” in sidecocker. When you push it down, it pushes the into the “cocked” position.

OK. But doesn’t it eliminate one of the key advantages of the hammerless design — self cocking? Yes, but back when this gun was introduced, not everyone loved the idea of a shotgun that cocked on its own. Up until the 1870s, almost every firearm had external hammers that shooters manually cocked. People liked the control and sense of security this gave them. The sidecocker design created a hammerless shotgun that retained the hammergun attributes some shooters still wanted in a new gun.

Lefever used his sidecocker design from around 1883-1889 to build approximately 750 firearms, including a handful of double rifles and 3-barrel models (two shotgun barrels, one rifle). The shotguns came in six grades: AA, A, B, C, D, & E.

In 1883, the D-grade shown here cost about $125 — a lot of money back when a $5-$6 a week was good wage.

Extremely rare and fine Lefever D Grade 10 Bore Sidecocker with original Bernard Damascus barrels: Truly a beautiful early sidecocking gun made with original 30″ Bernard Damascus barrels. The gun made with capped pistol grip buttstock which is of very fancy flame grained American Walnut and terminates with an original checkered horn buttplate. The splinter forend with triangular horn tip is nicely and finely checkered. Action is finely engraved, likely by Jacob Glahn with well detailed dogs on both sides as seen in the photos.

The gun remains in fine totally original untouched condition. Barrels retain about 90-95%. Frame has toned to a pleasing gray with perhaps as much as 25% color in the protected areas around the lever on the left side, engraving is crisp throughout. Stocks are excellent, checkering has thinned from handling but is all still present and visible and original. Buttplate is original and excellent. Bores are mostly bright and shiny with a hint of frosting ahead of the chambers but overall excellent. Truly a rare and untouched Sidecocker!

Antique: Yes. Serial Number: 6032. Barrel Length: 30″. Bore: 10 Bore. Chambers: 2-7/8″. Condition: Excellent. Metal Condition: Excellent. Wood Condition: Excellent. Bore Condition: Excellent. Barrel Type: Bernard Damascus. Triggers: Double Triggers. Stock Comb: 2-1/8″. Stock Heel: 3-3/8″. Fore End: Splinter Forend. Butt Pad: Original checkered horn BP. LOP: 14″. Weight: 9lbs 1oz. Choke Left: .776″ with .033″ choke. Choke Right: .767″ with .024″ choke. Minimum Wall Thickness Left: .045″. Minimum Wall Thickness Right: .039″

Price: $7795

Ahhh...so this is how it works. A 10g Lefever sidecocker ... — Ahhh…so this is how it works. A 10g Lefever sidecocker …

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December 8, 2019December 7, 2019 by Gregg

Piotti 20 Gauge King SxS Sidelock Shotgun: Cole Fine Guns San Antonio has the privilege of offering for your consideration this fine Piotti 20 gauge King 1 bearing serial # A067. This fantastic Piotti specimen features full coverage scroll and rosette engraving by Mr. G Zacchi. The coverage is complete and executed at the highest level. The barrels are 29 inches and choked Improved Cylinder and Modified. There is a concave rib that naturally draws the eye allowing for even more focus and attention to the intended target. Buttstock and semi beavertail forend are wonderfully figured walnut and display considerable contrast in the dark hues as opposed to the lighter tones and shades of this piece. The firearm is cased in a fitted leather-trimmed Negrini case. Price: $25,900

Rare high original condition Lefever EE 16ga with straight stock and 30″ Krupp: Easily the very finest EE Grade 16ga I have had in more than 30 years of aggressively chasing Lefevers. This RARE small bore Lefever in FINE high original conditon gun with 90% bright original case color on action. Gun has been used very little and shows that it has been greatly cared for over its 110 years. Engraved in beautiful EE Grade mid range pattern game scenes on sides and scroll. The gun retains 99% restored barrel blue and wood finish. Price: $9950

Beretta ASEL 20 ga., O/, 26″: Hand-filed vent rib barrels with double ivory beads are choked improved cylinder and full (.009/.024). This late 1950s Abercrombie & Fitch gun features hinged front double triggers, auto ejectors and auto safe. Fully engraved scallop-backed action, elegant special-order long forend, Prince of Wales grip. Nicely figured Tyrolean walnut stock measures 1-3/8″ comb, 2-3/8″ heel, 14-1/8″ LOP over the original wood butt. Made in the same workrooms as the SO guns, certainly the finest boxlock O/Us ever produced by Beretta. The diminutive frame, scaled to the gauge allows this little 20 to weigh a mere 5 lbs, 10 ozs. Honest example. Price: $6,750

Parker Reproduction 28GA, Double Triggers, Super Clean: 26″ barrels choked IMPROVED CYL/MOD. Perfect bore – bright and shiny. Metal finish is in excellent original condition. No loss of case colors. LOP 14 1/4″. DAH 2 1/4″. DAC 1 1/2″. All screws are clean and show no sign of screwdriver use. A few very minor handling marks in wood finish from being in the safe. Complete with canvas covered leather case and snap caps. Price: $4,995

Good gun alert: Insanely rare 20g Lefever CE …

October 15, 2019 by Gregg

Outstanding and Rare Lefever CE Grade 20 bore

The 20 guage CE-grade Lefever you see here is one of the rarest American side-by-sides I’ve come across.

Daniel Myron Lefever started the Lefever Arms Co. in 1883 and guns were made under that name until around 1921. Over those 38 years, the company built around 73,000 SxS. Of those, twenty gauges were among the rarest

C-grades were middle-grade guns and several steps away from the company’s finest doubles — the $1000 Grade, the Optimus, and came after Lefever AAs, A, & B. According to the book Uncle Dan Lefever: Master Gunmakers by Robert Elliott, around 3,000 C-grades were built. How many of these were 20s? Maybe 30 – probably less. Because the records for Lefever Arms Co. firearms were lost, no one knows for sure.

Lefever CE Grade 20 ga. Shotgun: Outstanding and Rare Lefever CE Grade 20 bore in excellent condition with 26” steel barrels choked 1/4 and modified, twin beads, beautiful stock figure, Lefever butt plate, gold initial medallion, ejectors, double triggers, automatic safety, outstanding engraving, 72xxx s/n, some case colors, but mostly silver frame, excellent barrel blue, 14 x 1 9/16 x 2 3/4, 6.2 lbs., 2 3/4” chambers. Price: $12,500

This week’s 5 doubles you don’t want to miss …

July 21, 2019July 21, 2019 by Gregg

THE LEFEVER ARMS COMPANY EXHIBITION 12 GAUGE: #20901, 30″ DAMASCUS BARRELS MOD AND FULL 2 1/2″ CHAMBERS, DOUBLE TRIGGERS, EJECTORS, SPLINTER FOREARM, PISTOL GRIP, EXCELLENT CONDITION, HORN BUTT AND GRIP CAP, 7LBS 9 OZ, 2 1/4″ DAH, 1 1/2″ DAC, 14 1/2″ LOP. Price: $69,500

PIOTTI, GARDONE, 20 BORE SLE, KING 1: c. 1993. 2 3/4″, 28″ , chopper lump, concave filled rib, choked IC/Mod. 14 1/2″ highly figured wood to checkered butt. Coin finished rose and scroll, beaded fences, and articulated front trigger highlight this beautifully made action. 6lbs 1oz. Cased in leather case with makers label. Price: $16,900

Parker Brothers Double Barrel Shotgun, 1883 Vintage, 12 Gauge: Here is a classy looking Parker Brothers Double Barrel Hammer gun. This 1883 vintage double is fitted with 30-inch damascus barrels, checkered walnut forearm, checkered walnut pistol gripped stock with a steel butt-plate and hard rubber grip cap, double triggers, color case-hardened hammers, receiver and side-locks, most metal parts are lightly engraved, and 12 Gauge chambered. The gun is in excellent original condition, with attractively figured barrels, and the hammers, receiver, and side-locks retain 60% of their original color case-hardened finish, with most loss on the receiver. The stock and forearm are in fine condition, retaining most all of their finishes, with the left side of stock having a crack at the lower butt-plate screw. The trigger guard and butt-plate retain 50% of their original blue finishes. The bores are bright, with only a couple of small corrosion spots, and no dents. The action is tight and functions perfectly. A truly elegant vintage shotgun. PRICE: $5,250

Parker VHE 20ga 0 frame factory 28-inch barrels Ejectors Double Trigger Original Case Perfect bores 1930: We are proud to bring you this listing for this mostly original condition Parker Brothers VHE 20 gauge shotgun on an “0” frame. This was originally manufactured in 1930. The shotgun features a set of factory 28 inch Vulcan Steel barrels with perfectly bright and shiny bores. The finish on the barrels display some thinning and older rust spots that have been removed but not cold blued. It displays factory automatic ejectors and 2.75-inch chambers. It is equipped with double triggers. The receiver still displays the factory case color with 85% coverage. The stock has been cut one time in its life and a 2-inch piece of wood has been professionally fitted where it was cut. The length of pull is 14.25 inches with a drop at the comb of 1.5 to 2 ¾ inches at the heel. Neutral cast. Total weight 6.08lbs total weight. Price: $5000

BROWNING BSS SPORTER STRAIGHT STOCK 20GA: 26″ BARREL AND I/C-MOD FIXED CHOKES. SINGLE SELECT TRIGGER/EJECTORS, VERY GOOD CONDITION OVERALL. LOP 14 7/8″ 6.5 LBS. Price: $1,850

This week’s 5 doubles you don’t want to miss…

June 30, 2019 by Gregg

PARKER DH 8 GAUGE SUPER RARE NOT ANOTHER LIKE IT IN THE WORLD: #6 FRAME, #159XXX, 34″ STEEL BARRELS WITH FLAT RIB, DOUBLE TRIGGERS, EXTRACTORS, SPLINTER FOREARM, ENGLISH GRIP, THIS GUN HAS ALL OF THE ORIGINAL CASE COLORS, A FEW LIGHT MARKS IN THE WOOD, OUTSTANDING ORIGINAL GUN, 12LBS 4 OZ, 2″ DAH, 1 1/2″ DAC, 14″ LOP TO ORIGINAL PAD. Price: $79,500

Incredible AS NEW Parker DHE 16ga with 30″ Barrels: A BENCHMARK Parker with 30″ Titanic Steel barrels, made on a #1 frame. Made with original Miller SST, auto ejectors, splinter forend, and capped pistol grip- gun also has the original leather faced Hawkins pad. Chambers: 2-3/4″, Ejectors: Yes, Condition: Minty, Bore Condition: Brilliant and shiny, Barrels: Titanic Steel 30″, Triggers: Original Miller Trigger, Gauge: 16ga, Stock Dimensions: 13-1/2″ LOP from rear position SST, Stock Drop: 1-5/8″ DAC 2-9/16″ DAH, Fore End: Splinter, Butt Pad: Original Hawkins Pad, Bores: Right .662″ Left .660″, Choke Left: .020″, Choke Right: .004″. This gun retains virtually all factory original finish to both wood and metal with only very minor handling marks in the wood. Case colors are bold and vivid at 100% as is barrel blue. Trigger guard blue is 100% original. This is truly a benchmark Parker. Guaranteed original in every respect. Price: $15,500

Webley & Scott 450 BPE Double Rifle: This is a fantastic condition Webley & Scott 450 3 ¼” black powder express double rifle with a 26” barrel. It has a nice weight of 8 pounds 14 ounces and the LOP is 14 3/8”. The DAH is 17/8” and the DAC is 1 ¼”. It retains 95% of the beautiful case colors and 90% barrel finish. The locks, tang, hammers and under lever are nicely engraved. The receiver top is nicely stippled and the barrel rib is matted. Even the butt plate is engraved. The mechanical function on this underlever hammer gun is excellent with perfect bores. The checkering is sharp. The beautiful wood has one small ding on the forearm and two small impressions on the buttstock. The action on this rifle is tight as new. Price: $7,495

Connecticut Shotgun Manufacturing *** RBL *** Reserve 20 Gauge *** NRA *** Ejector Shotgun: NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION Shotgun 28 inch barrels with hidden chokes tubes, Tru Oil, Exhibition Upgraded Wood, Beavertail forearm, 14 1/4 inch LOP, capped pistol grip, and extended trigger guard. Full coverage engraving with rose and scroll with super case colors. Now the most important – This is number 33 of the National Rifle Association Connecticut Shotgun Limited Edition. This model has Wayne Lapierre’s signature in gold on the trigger gaurd and the gold NRA emblem in the center of the bottom plate. ***** A rare gun in near perfect condition.***** Price: $3,495

Beautiful high original condition Lefever Special Order 12 Bore with straight stock and special features: Beautiful special order Lefever in high original condition. Gun has original 26″ Damascus barrels which have nearly all of their original pattern present. Splinter forend with carved ebony Dog’s head at center and engraved steel tip. Action has bursts of scroll engraving on sides and bottom and is in meticulous original condition with about 75% bold original color remaining. Straight grip buttstock with high-grade European walnut and original Lefever Arms Co. monogrammed buttplate. Original gold plated double triggers! Chambers: 2-5/8″, Ejectors: Extractors, Bore Condition: Mirror bright and shiny, Triggers: Gold plated double triggers, Stock Dimensions: 14″ LOP, Stock Comb: 1-13/16, Stock Heel: 3″, Fore End: Splinter, Butt Pad: Orig. Lefever buttplate, Weight: 6lbs14oz, Bores: .738″ (both barrels), Choke Left: .031″, Choke Right: .016″ This is a gorgeous high original condition Lefever worthy of any American double gun collection. If you have been looking for a great high original condition Lefever, look no further. This one is wonderful. Price: $3450

Last minute auction alert: Nice 16g Lefever H grade …

April 24, 2019 by Gregg

Nice Lefever H Grade 16ga with 30" Barrels — Nice Lefever H Grade 16ga with 30″ Barrels

The Lefever Arms Co. made some of America’s SxS shotguns, and the one you see here is a perfect example of what makes these doubles so special. With its sideplated action, this H-grade looks as sleek and elegant like as British sidelock, and the proportions all around are compliment one another and make the entire gun look great.

Nice Lefever H Grade 16ga with 30″ Barrels: Nice original Lefever H Grade 16ga guns dont come along every day – this particular gun has 30″ twist barrels which makes it rather rare. Built with double triggers, extractors, splinter forend, and capped pistol grip stock, the gun remains in quite pleasing original condition. Case colors are around 70% original. Stocks retain about 90% original finish and are mostly sound. The barrels retain nearly all of their bold black and white twist pattern. Bores are bright and shiny, and mechanics are crisp. The only visible flaw in the gun is a very small repair at the toe which can be seen in the photos. The gun weighs 6lbs 12oz. Both barrels measure .672 with .017 (mod) choke in the right, and .035 (Ex-full) in the left. Min wall thickness is .025 in the right and .027 in the left. Stock measures 1-9/16″ DAH, 2-3/4″ DAH, and 13-5/8″ LOP over the original Lefever Arms Co. monogrammed buttplate. Imagine carrying this gun on a pheasant hunt with this weight, dimensions, and choke combo! You will look long and hard to find another 30″ 16ga Lefever in this clean condition.

Online auction alert: 16g Lefever GE SxS, 28″ bbls…

March 25, 2019March 24, 2019 by Gregg

Fine original Lefever GE 16ga with 28" Dam bbls — Fine original Lefever GE 16ga with 28″ Dam bbls

What are the chances? In less than a week, two rare — and great looking — Lefevers have popped up on Gunbroker.

Last week I posted this 16g DM Lefever shotgun. Today, I’m posting that gun’s cousin, this 16g GE from the Lefever Arms Co. It’s on Gunbroker.com with No Reserve listing and it ends on 4/1/2019 @ 1:57 PM.

Daniel Myron Lefever was an American inventor and gunmaker. In his lifetime, he patented a number of gun designs, including the one you see here, which was built by the Lefever Arms Company from 1883 until 1916.

I love this gun for several reasons: First, there’s the design. Not only is it great looking (maybe the best looking of all American doubles), it’s also clever as hell. Not only does it have an adjustable action (so it’s easy to fix when it goes off the face), it also has an adjustable forend (so if it comes loose, it’s easy to tighten). Nest, this appears to be in excellent original condition. Considering this gun is 100+ years old, that’s special. Finally, there’s its gauge and barrel length. Sixteen-gauges with 28″ barrels from the Lefever Arms Co. are not that common.

Fine original Lefever GE 16ga with 28″ Dam bbls: Fine original Lefever GE 16ga. 28″ Damascus barrels with bold pattern. Made with double triggers, splinter forend, capped pistol grip buttstock, and auto-safety. Weighing in at 6lbs 10oz. the gun retains a solid 40% original case color, 90%++ original Damascus pattern, 40% original trigger guard blue and most of the original stock finishes. The wood is nicely figured and measures 1-11/16″ DAC, 2-15/16 DAH, and 14-3/8″ LOP over the original Lefever Arms. Co monogrammed buttplate. Barrels, with original 2-1/2″ chambers measure .674(right) with .018 choke, and .667 (left) with .020 choke and minimum wall thickness is .027(right) and .032(left) making this a great shooting gun! The gun is priced at $2295 plus shipping to your FFL. This gun will make a fine shooting small bore Lefever that will also be comfortable in a collection of American doubles. Please don’t hesitate to contact me with any questions via PM on this site or at (704) 280-2382. Thanks for looking!

Auction alert: Insanely rare 16g D.M. Lefever 16g SxS, 9F grade…

March 21, 2019 by Gregg

D.M. Lefever Sons 16 Ga 9F SxS double shotgun

The shotgun you see here is one of the rarest of all vintage American double-barrel shotguns. It’s a D.M. Lefever 16g in 9F grade and is on Gunbroker.com now. The listing ends on 3/24/2019 @ 7:51 PM. Even though it’s a No Reserve auction, bidding starts at $5,995.

Daniel Myron Lefever was an American inventor and gunmaker. In his lifetime, he patented a number of gun designs, including the one built by the Lefever Arms Company from 1883 until 1916 (here’s a gun built on that patent).

In 1902, D. M. Lefever formed the D. M. Lefever, Sons & Company. The gun he built with that company is the type of SxS shotgun listed in this auction. Called a Lefever Cross-Bolt, it’s a very different design, and it was very successful for D.M. Lefever. The company only made about a 1,000 of them before going out of business. The one shown here is a 9F grade, one up from D.M. Lefever bottom of the line 0 Excelsior model.

Dan D.M. Lefever Sons 16 Ga 9F SxS double shotgun: You are bidding on a fantastic and rare D.M. Lefever and Sons Co. shotgun! This has its ORIGINAL FACTORY ORDER TAG!!! D.M. Lefever and Sons only made about 1000 guns in the short span of their production, and this one is special in several ways! It is a snappy little 16 Ga. and has factory documented 26″ barrels. VERY EARLY production! It also has a straight grip English style stock, Imperial Steel barrels, 9F grade, and this actual gun was featured in the Double Gun Journal Winter 1992 Issue that has the great article on D.M. Lefever crossbolt guns. It is in beautiful condition with 90% plus original bluing on the barrels and high condition on the action and stock. Original butt plate with unturned screws. Barrels ring true and are plenty thick, bores are excellent. I took the D.M. Lefever to Britannia Sporting Arms in Cape Neddick, Maine and the proprietor Stephan Hutton (worked at Churchill’s in England) thoroughly looked the gun over and gave a glowing condition report! The states that it is a “very clean, solid gun that has seen very little use, and has been well-looked after over the years”, he noted that most of the small amount of wear has been because of handling.

It is completely original, locks up tight, is on face, and functions correctly as it is (the ejector spring was removed from the gun at some point, but is present with the gun and can be re-installed if desired) The chambers are 2 3/4” long and there are no signs of them having been “opened up”, so he believes that it left the factory this way. The stock and forearm are original to the gun and their conditions match nicely. He said that it is possible that the stock was refreshed at some point in the distant past, but that he personally highly doubts, it given the patina of the wood and the high original condition of the rest of the gun. The consensus was that it just remains in pretty amazing condition overall. The Length of Pull is a little over 14” and drop at comb was over 1 1/2”, drop at heel was 2 3/8” with no cast and will fit shooters of modern dimensions. These dimensions are all within 1/8” of the dimensions listed on the original factory tag, which are nominal dimensions. The bores have NO dents, bulges or pits, the ribs are sound, the minimum wall thicknesses on the barrels are healthy at .030 for the left barrel, and .029 for the right barrel. The chokes are listed as Cyl and Modified, and he found that the Cyl barrel had .003 constriction which could be considered Cyl or Skeet 1, other barrel was Modified. There were no signs of the chokes being modified after it left the factory. He noted that there is an almost imperceptible dent in the left barrel choke area at approx the 7 o’clock position, but stated that it was of absolutely no concern. The bore size was .675 in the right barrel and .679 in the left barrel, which is over nominal barrel size for a 16 gauge, but states that given the healthy wall thicknesses, that it most likely left the factory this way and was not polished at a later time. He stated that he does not know the reason that the ejector spring was removed, but that a previous owner may have not wanted the shells to eject or it could have been giving him problems. He said that without re-installing the ejector spring that it was impossible to know if there was a functional reason it was removed. The gun functions properly as it is, but he stated that with the ejector spring not in place, that care must be given when re-attaching the barrels to the action, as if the ejector arms rotate and go over other parts that you will not be able to re-attach the barrels until they are placed back in their proper position where they are normally held in place from the ejector spring. Although he has examined and worked on several D.M Lefevers, he stated that this one has a different action mechanism than the others that he had seen personally. He did not expressly say so, he did give the overall impression that this was the nicest, original D.M. Lefever that he had seen. With its Double Gun Journal provenance, desirable gauge, unusual features, and original hang tag, you probably won’t have many (if any) opportunities to find a nicer, better example of an early D.M Lefever! Buyer to pay actual shipping and INSURANCE costs. Payment by certified funds or cash. FFL or C&R required for shipment.