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Category - Lefever Shotguns - Shotguns - American Double

Category
Lefever Shotguns
Shotguns - American Double

Lefever A Grade 20 Gauge, FACTORY 99% CONDITION AWESOME

Description:
Lefever A Grade 20 Gauge Side by Side
FACTORY 99% CONDITION, AWESOME

General Specs: Lefever, Year 1936, 20 Gauge, 6lbs 4oz, SxS
Serial Number: 301652

There is much confusion when a vintage double gunner sees the name “Lefever” in a gun ad.  Many are not aware that Ithaca bought the Lefever Arms Co. in 1916 and produced a few of these sideplated guns designed by Dan Lefever until production ceased in 1919 and Ithaca moth balled the Lefever name.  In 1922 the Ithaca Gun Co. produced the “Lefever Nitro” using the well-known name of Dan Lefever to call attention to their affordable but well-made double shotguns.  They utilized this concept to label the Lefever A Grades, with nicer wood and metal finishing, sculpted frames, better checkering, and some line engraving that were much nicer versions of the Lefever Nitro.  The A Grade looks almost identical to its cousin, the more-costly Ithaca NID, as well it should.  The A Grades had case colored receivers like the NID, the barrels were the same as the NID barrels, and the springs, cocking and locking mechanisms are shared by the NID as well.  The Model 5, or “A Grade” was produced from 1935 to 1940.  They only made 2400 Lefever A Grades in all gauges, with fewer than 800 made in 20ga., making this a somewhat rare gun.  This gun, sn301652 made in 1936, is essentially an “as new” gun, with 99% factory case color and blue, 99% wood finish, perfect bores, screws, and mechanics, just a gorgeous MINT CONDITION GUN.  The 28” barrels are choked F/F, no dents or dings, tight as new on hinge pin and breech face.  Weighing in at a svelte 6lbs. 4oz. and balanced delightfully between the hands, with great modern shooting dimensions (14” LOP, 2 1/2” drop at heel, 1 ½” drop at comb), you will find this a very attractive, affordable little 20ga. vintage American double that will serve you well for decades to come.  You rarely see vintage double guns in as new condition that you can actually afford and justify carrying afield.  A great little investment gun that will increase in value as you enjoy its use, so long as you take good care of it.  Thanks for looking!

Barrels

Barrel Length: 28"
Chokes: .024/.026 F/F
Bores: perfect mirrors
Bore Diameter: .615/.615
Wall Thickness: .032/.036
% Blue: 99% factory
Chambers: 2 3/4"
Ribs: tight
Sights: single

Action

Action: tight, as new, way right of center
Ejectors or Extractors: Extractor
Case Color: 99% factory
Screws: perfect
Engraving: line engraving
Trigger Type: double, crisp
Trigger Guard Color: 99% factory

Stock

Type: capped pistol grip/splinter forend
LOP: 14"
LOP To End Of Wood: 13"
DAH: 2 1/2"
DAC: 1 1/2"
Cast: 0
Checkering Condition: perfect factory
Butt Treatment: Ithaca sunburst pad

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 directly, at #616-292-6240.  Thanks! 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