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Mike Koneski 02-11-2026 10:48 PM

8g in G&D Auction
 
If anyone is looking to jump into shooting the 8g, the upcoming G&D Auction has a Lefever E grade with 33 3/4” Damascus bbls. Solid gun with the Lefever fully-compensating action. Large bore Lefevers are hard to find. Estimated to sell $2000-$3000 which is a steal for an 8g.

Mike Franzen 02-14-2026 06:12 AM

It will
Probably go over 10k

Mike Koneski 02-14-2026 01:31 PM

Needs some work. $10K is high for that gun. Not saying it won't fetch that much as some guys have more $$ than brains. :corn:

Craig Larter 02-14-2026 03:51 PM

It would be nice if whom ever buys it joins in on the fun shooting 8's at the various events. We are yet to have a Lefever shooter as I recall. The gun did not make it reserve at the September G&D auction. The 3 3/4" of drop would be challenging to deal with. I am amazed how few American 8ga SxS have come to market in the last couple of years.

allen newell 02-14-2026 05:18 PM

I can't imagine putting an 8 ga to my shoulder and shooting it. Would think it would bring more pain than enjoyment.

Bill Murphy 02-14-2026 05:47 PM

Not true. A 1 3/8 ounce load at 1150 fps in a 12 pound gun makes for very little recoil.

Daryl Corona 02-14-2026 06:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bill Murphy (Post 444223)
Not true. A 1 3/8 ounce load at 1150 fps in a 12 pound gun makes for very little recoil.

True. You just need upper body strength to hold it there.:cool: But they are fun.

Mike Koneski 02-14-2026 06:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by allen newell (Post 444219)
I can't imagine putting an 8 ga to my shoulder and shooting it. Would think it would bring more pain than enjoyment.

They’re not bad at all. Figure a 12+ lb gun shooting a 1 1/2 oz load at 1200 FPS or less.

CraigThompson 02-15-2026 03:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daryl Corona (Post 444225)
True. You just need upper body strength to hold it there.:cool: But they are fun.

I was fondling a British 8 gauge a couple weeks ago at the shop and I noticed my muscles shaking a bit while holding it up mounted . And I think that gun was only 13 or 14 pounds .

Mike Koneski 02-20-2026 04:16 PM

There is a Greener 8g that should go for $500 that looks like a good entry gun to 8g shooting. A few other 8 and 4 bore there but I don't want another and I don't do Eurotrash. :rotf::corn:


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