Jay, there is great variation in Lefever guns throughout their production period. Early guns don't have the level of engraving coverage as the later guns. For example, here is a later Optimus quality gun that I wrote an article in the DGJ about. Once owned by a GAH Winner. The 16g Optimus above is a 1888 vintage gun. The Optimus below is likely a 1903 vintage gun. I have seen a lot of Lefevers and both of these guns are easily amongst the better examples known to collectors....
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