JAMES JULIA AUCTION OCTOBER 7-9, 2014

[Craig Larter]

Eldon: I was surprised the Lefever 8ga brought 15.5K also, sorry you were not able to buy it. It was a really nice example and a real beast at 15.5lbs as I recall. But it was a better buy than the Parker DH 8ga at 12.5k in my opinion. I would love a 8 some day. It was fun watching the auction and there are always some sleepers and surprises.

[Bill Murphy]

I thought the Lefever had some merit, but I didn't study the gun before the auction. I have a DH 8 and don't need another. It was a pretty neat gun though.

[Big Friend Ten (BFT)]

Originally Posted by Craig Larter

Eldon: I was surprised the Lefever 8ga brought 15.5K... But it was a better buy than the Parker DH 8ga at 12.5k in my opinion.

Craig and all,

What was the condition of the DH 8 as compared to the Lefever 8?

Mark

[Bill Murphy]

The best Trojan sold for ten grand when the BP is paid. #2148, 12 gauge.

[Dean Romig]

Originally Posted by Bill Murphy

The best Trojan sold for ten grand when the BP is paid. #2148, 12 gauge.

A little shy of the price EDM's NIB Trojan went for at Julia's a few years back.

[Dean Romig]

Originally Posted by Mark Ouellette

Craig and all,

What was the condition of the DH 8 as compared to the Lefever 8?

Mark

I can't speak to the LeFever 8 (I never looked closely at it) but the DH 8 was in very good used and somewhat worn condition... but I think it hammered for considerably less than I expected.