Pretty? I am not even sure about that...

I would be interested to see the wood on that DS. I may wager I have you beat with one that I own.

I have no doubt of that after seeing some of your work on here thru the years, you have an eye for beautiful wood. Mine has nice fiddleback and about 75% of original case colors. I can't post any pics, would you believe I don't own a cell phone.

My DS with the fiddleback is a 12 ga, I also have a 16 ga XX frame DS that had a beavertail forend. Would like to see some pics of yours.

https://www.rockislandauction.com/de...-side-shotguns
I purchased 2 Lefevers at auction yesterday, serials #18915 and #44041. I bid online and really won't see the quality and condition until they are shipped to me, but was wondering what you gentleman had to say about them. One of the stocks are pinned so may just be a shooter for me.
https://www.rockislandauction.com/de...-side-shotguns

Post your question here
https://www.lefevercollectors.com/

It's difficult to say until they are in hand but an E grade, as all Lefevers of that era, are wonderful guns. The fellows over on the Lefever forum are quite willing to help out. They look nice.

I will do that, thank you!

They both look like decent guns that have a good amount of original condition remaining. Their photos are so poor (in that only overall views are shown), so it is very hard to tell any more than that.

I know, it's a bit daunting bidding on guns you can't put your hands on but fingers crossed they turn out nice! Thank you

Nolan,

Congrats on two Lefevers. I have to smirk with Rock Island and their pics. It's like offering a house for sale and only posting a pic of the property from 10k feet overhead. Buying guns there is like an arranged marriage done at a distance...with binoculars. "OK well, she SOUNDS nice, and her silhouette looks attractive...what the heck."

Here's what I can offer:

#18,915 went at Poulan's a few years ago, noted with cracks behind the plates. That explains your pin.
#44,041 was with Puglisi a while back...here's the link with pics. Very nice! I wonder if the wood was "freshened." A solid gun, either way.
https://www.gunsinternational.com/gu...n_id=101254606

Brian D. might better opine on whether the wood looks original...

Welcome to Lefever-dom!

NDG

Nick, thanks for the info and the welcome. I hope my brides are even prettier in person!

I'll have to post some better pics once they are in.