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Lefever DS 16 Gauge - TIGHT GUN, 80% CASE COLOR UNMOLESTED!
Guns International #: 100716976 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Lefever Shotguns - Shotguns - American Double
Seller's Information
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Seller: Vintage Firearms, Inc
Company: Vintage Firearms, Inc.
Member Since: 5/19/07
First Name: jay
Last Name: shachter
State: Michigan
Zip: 49546
Country: United States
Phone: (616) 292-6240
Phone2: (616) 608-4337
Fax: (616) 608-4701
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 171
Total Number of Listings: 5121
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
3 days
Payment Types Accepted: credit card, check, certified funds, wire transfer (Advertised price represents the 3% cash discount price. Actual price if paid by credit card is 3% higher cost.)
Description:
Lefever DS 16 Gauge Side-by-Side
TIGHT GUN, 80% CASE COLOR, UNMOLESTED!
General Specs: Lefever, Year 1913, 16 Gauge, 6lbs, SxS
Serial Number: 66088
The Lefever DS or "Durston Special" is the entry level double from the Lefever Gun Co. of Syracuse, New York. It has the same internal action as there more expensive guns, but lacks cocking indicators and is unadorned in the way of engraving or other beauty treatments. Surprisingly, very few DS Grades were made in 16ga.. Bob Elliots book "UNCLE DAN LEFEVER MASTER GUN MAKER" estimates maybe 400 guns total production, so these are not often seen. This particular gun, sn66088 made in 1913, is one of the 400 and is in a pleasing "as found" condition. The entire gun is in FACTORY ORIGINAL CONDITION with no restorative work on any of the finishes. Weighing just 6lbs. it is an upland hunter's perfect little Lefever. There is a lot of original condition on the metal, with 80% factory case color, 90% blue on the barrels, 80% charcoal blue on the trigger guard, and most of the original finish remains on the wood. Nice for a 103 year old gun! Lefever guns in smaller gauges are always hard to find and sought after by those who love the vintage American doubles. The gun came to us with a 13 7/16" LOP to the butt plate. We can add a genuine Silvers pad, retaining the original curve to the butt, for $190, which would extend the LOP to 14 3/8". The 28" barrels are in great condition with tight ribs, choked M/F (use RST Spreader loads for close work, or have us open the chokes to your specs within 2 weeks of purchase), with just a scattering of light pits in the barrels. Small gauge Lefevers are a delight in hand and will continue to increase in value as you enjoy their use. We have priced this gun very affordably. Thanks for looking.
Barrels
Barrel Length: 28"
Chokes: .019/.032 M/F
Bores: good
Bore Diameter: .667/.666
Wall Thickness: .026/.027
% Blue: 90%
Chambers: 2 1/2"
Ribs: tight
Sights: single
Action
Action: tight
Ejectors or Extractors: extractors
Case Color: 70%
Screws: excellent
Engraving: none
Trigger Type: double, crisp
Trigger Guard Color: 80%
Stock
Type: 1/2 round pistol grip/splinter forend
LOP: 13 7/16"
LOP To End Of Wood: 13 3/16"
DAH: 2 3/4"
DAC: 1 3/4"
Cast: 1/8" off
Checkering Condition: excellent
Butt Treatment: factory plate
There are more photos upon request. We offer a 30 day mechanical warranty on this fine shotgun. Call us for full details. PLEASE SEE MY OTHER FINE VINTAGE FIREARMS. Just open one of my ads and click on the line that says “see all items from this seller” and a very nice list of fine sporting and collectible arms will appear. I have many more fine sxs shotguns not yet listed. Thanks for looking!
We employ a full time gunsmith on premises and can perform alterations to suit your needs within a few weeks of purchase.
Payment Methods: Money Order, Certified Check, Personal Check, Wire Transfer
Inspection Period / Return Policy: Three Days from the date the item was received.
Sales Tax: 6% Michigan Only
Shipping & Insurance: Ground $45.00 We ship internationally!
Item Condition: Used
Requires FFL?: Yes
If you have any questions about this item or payment, please email or call us direclty, at #616-292-6240. Thanks! Jay Shachter, Vintage Firearms, Inc
We employ a full time gunsmith on premises and can perform alterations to suit your needs within a few weeks of purchase. Common requests are: -stock bending to suit your particular requirements -addition of any specified butt pad to increase length of pull -alteration of chokes to suit your shooting preferences -lengthening of chambers and forcing cones -darkening stock color with penetrating stains -restoring any part of the gun including rust blue, charcoal blue, bone and charcoal case color, wood restoration and checkering recuts. If you like one our guns but it needs "tweaked", let us know and we can quote you a time and price. Some enthusiasts like the guns "as found" and others want them "just so". We often list guns as found and let the particular buyer choose how they want their gun to fit or look.
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes