8g in G&D Auction

[Mike of the Mountain]

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]

It will
Probably go over 10k

[Mike of the Mountain]

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

[Craig Larter]

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.

[BRDHNTR]

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]

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

[Double Lab]

Originally Posted by Bill Murphy

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. But they are fun.

[6pt-Sika]

Originally Posted by Daryl Corona

True. You just need upper body strength to hold it there. 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 of the Mountain]

Originally Posted by allen newell

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.