Sold for $2,700

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Lot Description

**F-Grade Lefever Arms Company SxS Hammerless Shotgun with Twist Steel Barrels

Manufactured 1902

16 gauge. 28" twist steel barrels. 13.5" length of pull. 1.5" drop to comb. 2.375" drop to heel. 2.5" chamber lengths. Improved cylinder and modified chokes. SN: 40758. Barrels appear to be bare of finish, possibly blued. Frame and parts are case hardened. Two piece walnut stock has four point checkering to Prince of Wales grip and splinter forearm. Break action side by side hammerless sidelock shotgun with a solid matte rib and brass bead front sight. Item features double triggers, ejectors, cocking indicators, snap forend, and thumb toggle safety. Hard rubber buttplate has relief molding showing an intertwined monogram that appears to read GAC. Engravings include simple floral scroll, incised line borders, rosette screws, and starbursts to frame and parts. Frame is also engraved with game scenes including a long-billed dowitcher to left side and a mallard duck to right side. Markings include LEFEVER ARMS CO. stamped to both sides of frame, and Patented 1872/ 78. 80. 85. 86. 87. to bottom of frame. Serial number 40758 is marked to lower tang, under left barrel, and to right side of water table. Barrel and water table are also marked with an F following the serial number, indicating grade of quality and finish.

This lot is located in Cincinnati.

Property from a Midwest Collection

Condition Report

Good to very good. Bores are both bright. Finish is mostly bare, possibly buffed at some point as there are faint abrasions to entire length of barrels. Finish shows some small clusters of pitting and scratching overall. Wood stock shows light scratches and mars. Action is functional, but may need work as left side cocking indicator appears to get stuck and needs pushed back in after firing.

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