Guns International #: 101930696

Category - Lefever Shotguns - Shotguns - American Double

Category
Lefever Shotguns
Shotguns - American Double

Lefever A Grade 20 Gauge, SINGLE TRIGGER, ORIGINAL, vintage firearms inc

Description:
General Specs: Lefever, Year 1939, 20 Gauge, 6lbs 6oz, Chokes IC/M, LOP 14 3/16", DAH 2 11/16", DAC 1 1/2"
Serial Number: 302487

There is much confusion when a vintage double gun enthusiast 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 fine 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.  The Lefever A Grade, with nicer wood and metal finishing, sculpted frames, better checkering, and some line engraving were much nicer versions of the Lefever Nitro.  They looked nearly identical to their more costly Ithaca NID Field Grade guns.  The Model 5, or “A Grade” was produced from 1935 to 1940.  This gun, sn302487 made in 1939, came with a special-order single trigger, 26” barrels choked IC/M, and retains 90% vivid factory case color.  Weighing in at a svelte 6lbs. 6oz. and balanced delightfully on the hinge pin, with great modern shooting dimensions (14 3/16” LOP from a rear trigger position, 2 5/8” 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. The wood is very nicely figured on both side of the buttstock, with lots of attractive fiddleback that changes as you move the stock in the light.  The stock is actually quite long, as the LOP is measured from a rear-position single trigger.  If this gun were a two trigger gun with the exact same wood the LOP would be about 15”.  See specifications below.  You rarely see vintage double guns with single triggers or a gun with this much condition that you can actually afford and justify carrying afield.  This Lefever A Grade checks all the boxes; low production, high factory condition, desirable features, and perfect for upland hunting and breaking clay targets at the range or field.  A great little investment gun that will increase in value as you enjoy its use.  Thanks for looking!
 
Barrels

Barrel Length:  26"
Chokes:  .007/.020  Improved Cylinder/Modified
Bores:  mirror+
Bore Diameter:  .617/ .615
Wall Thickness:  .038/ .034
% Blue:  99% FACTORY
Chambers:  2 3/4"
Ribs:  tight
Sights:  Front gold bead

Action

Action:  tight, right of center
Ejectors or Extractors:  extractors
Receiver Condition:  95% factory case color
Screws:  excellent
Engraving:  line engraving only
Trigger Type:  single- crisp
Trigger Guard Color:  99% factory

Stock

Type:  Capped pistol grip/ Splinter forend
LOP:  14 3/16" to rear trigger position
LOP To End Of Wood:  13 1/16"
DAH:  2 11/16"
DAC:  1 1/2"
Cast:  neutral
Checkering Condition:  excellent factory original
Butt Treatment:  Ithaca sunburst

There is a 30 day mechanical warranty on this gun. Call us for full details, or to purchase #616-292-6240. If you have any questions please call or email us. Thanks! Vintage Firearms Inc

Payment Methods: Credit Card, Money Order, Certified Check, Personal Check, Wire Transfer (Advertised price reflects 3% cash discount. Actual price if paid by credit card is 3% higher.)
Inspection Period / Return Policy: Three Days from the date the item was received.
Sales Tax: Collected in AR, IL, KS, MI, PA, TN
Shipping & Insurance: Ground $95.00 within the continental U.S. Additional fees for HI & AK. We ship internationally with additional fees!
Item Condition: Used
Requires FFL?: Yes

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. We have many more sxs shotguns, o/u shotguns, rifles and handguns not yet listed, check back or email us for a preview. We are a Wilson Combat dealer! Thanks for looking!

We employ full time gunsmiths 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
Shotgun Gauge: 20 Gauge