**F-Grade Lefever Arms Company SxS Hammerless Shotgun with Twist Steel Barrels

Manufactured 1902

16 gauge. 28" twist steel barrels. 13.5" length of pull. 1.5" drop to comb. 2.375" drop to heel. 2.5" chamber lengths. Improved cylinder and modified chokes. SN: 40758. Barrels appear to be bare of finish, possibly blued. Frame and parts are case hardened. Two piece walnut stock has four point checkering to Prince of Wales grip and splinter forearm. Break action side by side hammerless sidelock shotgun with a solid matte rib and brass bead front sight. Item features double triggers, ejectors, cocking indicators, snap forend, and thumb toggle safety. Hard rubber buttplate has relief molding showing an intertwined monogram that appears to read GAC. Engravings include simple floral scroll, incised line borders, rosette screws, and starbursts to frame and parts. Frame is also engraved with game scenes including a long-billed dowitcher to left side and a mallard duck to right side. Markings include LEFEVER ARMS CO. stamped to both sides of frame, and Patented 1872/ 78. 80. 85. 86. 87. to bottom of frame. Serial number 40758 is marked to lower tang, under left barrel, and to right side of water table. Barrel and water table are also marked with an F following the serial number, indicating grade of quality and finish.

Property from a Midwest Collection

This lot is located in Cincinnati.