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  • Lot #1966
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Lot 1966: Three Side by Side Shotguns

Three Side by Side Shotguns

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 12, 2009

Lot 1966: Three Side by Side Shotguns

Three Side by Side Shotguns

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 12, 2009

Estimated Price: $1,000 - $2,000
Price Realized:
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A) Engraved Lefever Hammerless Nitro Special Side by Side Shotgun

Manufacturer: Lefever Arms Co
Model: Double Barrel
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 20
Barrel: 26 inch solid rib
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: checkered walnut
Item Views: 1288
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 111
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

Manufactured 1921 to 1948. Brass bead sight, serrated rib, checkered pistol grip stock, double triggers, hard rubber grip cap, serrated buttplate and engraved top latch with a bullseye on the left side. Goose in flight on either side of the receiver. Standard markings. Length of pull 14 1/4".

Rating Definition:

Very good, 70% original thinning blue finish. Some moderate thinning on the barrel and trigger guard, with scattered minor pitting and moderate scratches. Casehardening exhibits a darkened appearance with traces of brilliant case color. Stock is very good as revarnished with a few minor pressure dents and scratches. Action is smooth.



B) Lefever DS Grade Double Barrel 20 Gauge Hammerless Shotgun

Manufacturer: Lefever Arms Co
Model: Ds Grade
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 20
Barrel: 24 3/4 inch round
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1288
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 111
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

Single bead sight on a solid rib, double triggers and tang safety. Barrels feature 2 1/2 inch chambers, choked improved cylinder with extractor. Casehardened action with the Syracuse address on both side plates. Checkered forearm and round knob pistol grip stock with a serrated plastic buttplate, and upper half replaced. Length of pull approximately 13 3/4".

Rating Definition:

Good. The shotgun retains about 60% blue refinish on the barrels mixed with a smooth brown patina. Barrels have a few mild dents. The action has a smooth gray patina with strong traces of case colors on the water table and under the break lever. Buttstock has been repaired, otherwise the sanded and revarnished wood has some scattered minor dings and scratches and a couple minor gouges. The grip checkering is smooth. The forearm checkering is good.



C) Newport Hammerless Side by Side 410 Gauge Shotgun

Manufacturer: Newport
Model: SxS
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 410
Barrel: 26 solid rib
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1288
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 111
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

Manufactured circa early 1900s. Brass post sight, serrated rib, smooth pistol grip stock, double triggers, and a checkered hard rubber buttplate. Model marking on frame. Length of pull 14 1/4".

Rating Definition:

Very good, 85% original finish. Some moderate thinning on the barrel with some nicks and scratches. Stock is very good as revarnished, with some pressure dents and scratches. Action is smooth.



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