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Lot 437: Lefever Arms Co Nitro Special Shotgun 16

Desirable Lefever Arms Nitro Special Double Barrel 16 Gauge Shotgun

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 11, 2015

Lot 437: Lefever Arms Co Nitro Special Shotgun 16

Desirable Lefever Arms Nitro Special Double Barrel 16 Gauge Shotgun

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 11, 2015

Estimated Price: $1,200 - $1,800

Desirable Lefever Arms Nitro Special Double Barrel 16 Gauge Shotgun

Manufacturer: Lefever Arms Co
Model: Nitro Special
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 16
Barrel: 26 inc solid rib
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 4442
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 153
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

Manufactured in 1935. Single brass bead front sight on a solid matte rib, choked full/modified, 2 3/4 inch chambers with extractor. The top of the right barrel is marked "LEFEVER NITRO SPECIAL" and the left "LEFEVER ARMS CO., ITHACA. N.Y.", and there is a game bird scene on each side of the receiver. Double triggers and automatic tang safety. Checkered pistol grip stock and forearm with hard rubber grip cap and serrated hard rubber buttplate. Length of pull is 14 1/8 inches. Complete with a hanging tag marked "OFFICIALLY APPROVED AND PURCHASED in QUANTITIES BY THE UNITED STATES NAVY".

Rating Definition:

Excellent. The barrels retain 95% of the blue with scattered scratches and some muzzle wear. The receiver retains 95% of the case colors mottled to a smooth grey/silver patina with some minor dark speckling and the left side engraving is worn. The wood is good with scattered scratches, dings and pressure dents. The checkering has moderate wear. Mechanically excellent.



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