LEFEVER ARMS Co 12 Ga NITRO SPECIAL Side x Side HAMMERLESS Shotgun C&R 1923 1923 mfg. Double Barrel HUNTING/SPORTING Shotgun

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LEFEVER ARMS Co 12 Ga NITRO SPECIAL Side x Side HAMMERLESS Shotgun C&R 1923

1923 mfg. Double Barrel HUNTING/SPORTING Shotgun

Here Ancestry Guns presents a C&R Lefever Arms Company “Nitro Special” 16 Gauge Double Barrel Side by Side Hammerless Shotgun made by the Ithaca Gun Company in Ithaca, New York circa 1923 with a production run between 1921 and 1948. Sometime during 1916, Ithaca Gun company purchased the gun making assets of the Lefever Arms Company. Between then and World War I, they continued to manufacture the same sideplate gun that had been made in Syracuse until about 1919, when they were discontinued. During 1921, Ithaca Gun Company, under the name Lefever Arms Company, Inc., introduced a line of lower cost boxlock guns. Eventually, six different models were produced. Ithaca's Lefever guns were produced in 12-, 16- and 20-gauge and .410 bore.

“Uncle” Dan Lefever was a hugely influential in firearms development and manufacture during the 19th Century, being the inventor of the hammerless shotgun among other things. He was born in Hopewell, New York in 1835, and by the age of 16 was apprenticing with John Cutler in Canandaigua, New York. By 1857, he hung out his own shingle for gunmaking, and by 1861, he was partnered with James Ellis, making precision muzzleloading rifles for the New York State Sharpshooters fighting the American Civil War. During this time, they were also known to have made fine combination guns, very practical weapons since an individual might only own one firearm and need it to serve multiple purposes and have more than one shot.
Overall condition is nearing fine. Much original finish is preserved. Strong action. Both bores are mirror bright and smooth. This example sports a fine stock with light handling evidence. Numbers match. Markings are sharp. The wrist is checkered with an anticipated amount of wear.

Own the original! This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.

Barrels are 30 inches.

Caliber: 12 Gauge

Chambers: 2-3/4 with Extractor

Chokes: Full/Modified

LOP: 14 inches.

Overall condition as seen in photos.       
 
Very Fast. Very Safe. FREE SHIPPING. Will need to be sent to your local FFL or C&R Licensee. This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.
Guaranteed AUTHENTIC & Includes CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY.

$1200

#261065
 

Curio/Relic: Yes

Price: $1,200.00
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