Can someone give me some info/value on this shotgun?

VHinch · April 23, 2002, 08:26 PM

I have an old 16 gauge, side by side Lefever shotgun. I have found out that is was made in 1925, but this is the only info I have found. Can anyone here tell me anything about this gun (hopefully including what the value might be)
Thanks

C.R.Sam · April 23, 2002, 10:13 PM

Need more info. If the dating is correct......Nitro special, 26-32 inch barrels, varous chokes, box lock, extractors, checkered pistol grip stock.

Condition determines value....from $200 to $450.

Add $75 for single trigger
Add 20 percent for 16 ga.\

It should not have auto ejectors, just extractors if date is right.

Hope this is some help.

Sam

Denny Hansen · April 23, 2002, 10:21 PM

Lots of Lefever shotguns. The company was bought out by Ithaca in the mid-20's, but the old man continued to make shotguns under the name of D.M. Lefever, Sons and Company. One reference I have puts prices anywhere between $100 and $8,000 depending on grade, condition, rarity, etc.

I'd suggest taking it to a reputable dealer and have it appraised.

April 23, 2002, 08:26 PM	#1
VHinch Senior Member Join Date: April 13, 2002 Location: Northeast Georgia Posts: 374	Can someone give me some info/value on this shotgun? I have an old 16 gauge, side by side Lefever shotgun. I have found out that is was made in 1925, but this is the only info I have found. Can anyone here tell me anything about this gun (hopefully including what the value might be) Thanks

April 23, 2002, 10:21 PM	#3
Denny Hansen Staff Emeritus Join Date: June 29, 2001 Location: Prescott Valley, AZ Posts: 2,422	Lots of Lefever shotguns. The company was bought out by Ithaca in the mid-20's, but the old man continued to make shotguns under the name of D.M. Lefever, Sons and Company. One reference I have puts prices anywhere between $100 and $8,000 depending on grade, condition, rarity, etc. I'd suggest taking it to a reputable dealer and have it appraised. __________________ S.W.A.T. Magazine Weapons, Training and Tactics for the Real World Join us at TFL or at AR15.com or on Facebook

April 23, 2002, 10:13 PM	#2
C.R.Sam Senior Member Join Date: October 29, 1999 Location: Dewey, AZ Posts: 12,858	Need more info. If the dating is correct......Nitro special, 26-32 inch barrels, varous chokes, box lock, extractors, checkered pistol grip stock. Condition determines value....from $200 to $450. Add $75 for single trigger Add 20 percent for 16 ga.\ It should not have auto ejectors, just extractors if date is right. Hope this is some help. Sam