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Lot 6616: Lone Ranger and Tonto Owned Lefever Double Barrel Shotgun

Documented Engraved Lefever H Grade Double Barrel Shotgun Owned by Both John Hart, The Lone Ranger, and Jay Silverheels, Tonto

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 18, 2018

Lot 6616: Lone Ranger and Tonto Owned Lefever Double Barrel Shotgun

Documented Engraved Lefever H Grade Double Barrel Shotgun Owned by Both John Hart, The Lone Ranger, and Jay Silverheels, Tonto

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 18, 2018

Estimated Price: $3,500 - $6,000
Price Realized:
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Documented Engraved Lefever H Grade Double Barrel Shotgun Owned by Both John Hart, The Lone Ranger, and Jay Silverheels, Tonto

Manufacturer: Lefever Arms Co
Model: Double Barrel
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 12
Barrel: 28 inch solid rib
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 3262
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 441
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.

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

Description:

Includes a photograph of John Hart as "The Lone Ranger" with Silver that is signed: "Enjoy my old Lefever double #57191. John Hart 'The Lone Ranger'" and a notarized letter from 2002 signed by Hart indicating this shotgun was obtained from Jay Silverheels, who played Tonto on "The Lone Ranger" series with Hart in the 1950s. The letter indicates they both shot together and put rounds through this shotgun. Another letter from Mick LaFever, Hart's agent, is also included which states he purchased the shotgun from Hart. Features full and modified chokes, 2 3/4" chambers with an extractor, and a 14" LOP.

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