Guns International #: 102996455
Seller's Inventory #: 247512

Category - Shotguns - American Double - Shotguns - American

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Shotguns - American Double
Shotguns - American

LEFEVER ARMS Co. 16 Gauge NITRO SPECIAL Side x Side HAMMERLESS Shotgun C&R 1922 mfg. Double Barrel DESIREABLE GAUGE Shotgun

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LEFEVER ARMS Co. 16 Gauge NITRO SPECIAL Side x Side HAMMERLESS Shotgun C&R

1922 mfg. Double Barrel DESIREABLE GAUGE Shotgun

Here we present 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 in 1922 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 Canadaigua, 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 the condition is fine. Original blue with some areas having matured to a brown patina. Bright bores. Strong action. This example sports a solid stock. The checkering is smoothed over. A grain split is present on the right side of the buttstock. Legible markings. Numbers match.

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

Barrels are 28 inches.

Caliber: 16 Gauge

Chambers: 2-3/4 with Extractor

Chokes: Full/Full

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.

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$1550

#247512
 

Price: $1,550.00                     Buy Now

Curio/Relic: Yes