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Lot #2747
Lot #2749

Lot 2748: Two Double Barrel Shotguns

Two Double Barrel Shotguns

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 25, 2016

Lot 2748: Two Double Barrel Shotguns

Two Double Barrel Shotguns

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 25, 2016

Estimated Price: $4,500 - $9,500

A) Lefever G Grade Hammerless Shotgun with Inscribed Silver Plaque, Documentation and Book

Manufacturer: Lefever Arms Co
Model: G Grade
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 12
Barrel: 30 inch solid rib
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1436
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 192
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Rating:

OD - VERY GOOD- all original parts; none to 30% original finish; original metal surfaces smooth with all edges sharp; clear lettering, numerals and design on metal; wood slightly scratched or bruised.

Description:

The right side of the buttstock has a silver plaque attached reading "PRESENTED BY THE/SOUTHERN PACIFIC RAILROAD CO./TO WILLIAM M. BREAKENRIDGE/JULY 14,1903/TUSCON A.T." William "Billy" Breakenridge served as deputy to Sheriff John Behan of Tombstone, Arizona during its most famous time period and was present for many of its most iconic events. Later, he worked as a claims agent for the Southern Pacific Railroad. Included are documents from Stephen Elliot, owner of the Western Heritage Museum in Tombstone, and a 1928 first edition copy of William Breakenridge's biography "Helldorado". Features 3" chambers, improved cylinder/full chokes, and 13 1/2" LOP.

B) Belgian C. Parker Back Action Side Lever Shotgun

Manufacturer: Belgium
Model: Double Barrel
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 12
Barrel: 20 inch solid rib
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1436
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 192
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Rating:

OE - GOOD - some minor replacement parts; metal smoothly rusted or lightly pitted in places, cleaned; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal legible; lightly scratched, bruised or minor cracks repaired; in good working order.

NPRF - NON-PROFESSIONALLY REFINISHED/COLD BLUE, ETC.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

Features 2 3/4" chambers, improved cylinder/modified chokes, and 13 3/4" LOP.

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