Lefever E wrist break

[Thomas L. Benson Sr.]

Jeffs post of the parker auction gun made me think about this wrist break gun that i purchased. It was bound with thin copper wire and then soldered and actually was a very tight fix. So the person that did the quick fix probably used it for years. I know this is not a hammer gun but it is another example of wrist repair. Thomas

[Jeff Bonadurer]

Thomas,
Very nice looking Lefever. I bought an old D.M. Lefever from a lady up the street. It was a higher grade gun with field scenes on both sides with dogs & fence lines. A spaniel portrait on the trigger gaurd and Krupp barrels. If I would have known the rarity then, I would have hung onto it. :banghead:
Thanks for sharing.

Best regards,

Jeff

[Thomas L. Benson Sr.]

Jeff: I think we have all done that at a younger age. I can remember back to a couple i should have kept but then i became a pack rat and keep just about anything gun related. Thomas

[Mark Landskov]

Buck Hamlin is the name I see most often when discussing Lefever repairs/restoration. I have seen some awesome wrist repairs and full restorations from his shop. Thomas, have you fired your Lefever yet? My 'G' Grade was also my first Damascus gun. Buck told me (with a chuckle) that the barrels would handle anything I stuck in them. I ran a box of Polywads through it and had a blast! I never thought much about buying and shooting a composite barreled gun, but now I am quite comfortable with the idea! If I had to choose between my RBL and my Lefever, I would take the Lefever for its balance, LOP, drop at the heel, and that neat rib. I love my Parkers, but they are 10 pound Lifters and in a different class than my Syracuse Lefever. Enjoy!

[Thomas L. Benson Sr.]

Mark: I have not got around to shooting my Lefever but i enjoy just looking at the gun. I have to many irons in the fire. I should probably just sell it to someone who will finish it and let them enjoy it. thomas

[Thomas L. Benson Sr.]

I answered the wrong post sorry. Thomas

[Frank Cronin]

Pretty gun Thomas. Is this a straight grip?

[Thomas L. Benson Sr.]

Frank: It is a straight grip and other than the broken stock it is a great gun.I just love the dogs on these guns they are so real. Thomas

[Bill Murphy]

Have you thought of wrapping it in copper wire and soldering the ends?

[charlie cleveland]

thomas if you decide to sell the lefever send me a pm... charlie

[Frank Cronin]

Add me to the list if you ever decide to sell Thomas. That would be a nice project. I was going to send you a PM but Charlie already posted.

This is my Lefever D grade with ejectors and 30" Krupp steel barrels I am working on now. Dan May is fixing the stock that separated from the receiver and some cracks. This is the good side and the other showing the damage inside the stock

[Thomas L. Benson Sr.]

Frank: don't you just love those dogs.I will keep charlie and you posted if I decide to do just that.Thomas

[Bruce Day]

Lefever

[Frank Cronin]

That stock is absolutely stunning.:bowdown:

Let's see the engraving on the side plates please....

[Thomas L. Benson Sr.]

Bruce: What grade is your gun. Man that is a keeper. Thomas

[Bruce Day]

Presentation Grade, verified correct by Buck Hamlin.

Not mine, owned by a buddy.

[Bill Murphy]

Bruce, since my latest project gun is still in process, I think I'll hit the print button on that Lefever.

[Jeff Mayhew]

Have you thought of wrapping it in copper wire and soldering the ends?

I prefer brass screws... adds a touch of elegance.

http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd417/spikeismyname/wirewrap.jpg

[charlie cleveland]

jeff if i ever have a stock broke like yours again i definatly will use your style...the gun pictured is my kinda gun...good photo... charlie