Gun store find today: 1887 L.C. & 1902 Lefever

[Bruce P Bruner]

The breach face on the L.C. has bushed fireing pins. They are not particularly flush with the breech face. I can remedy the observation, but are they original? They are certainly worn, so apparently they haven't caused any problems. The barrels lock up tight when closed with shells inserted.
I'm assuming the Lefever is a Grade 1, however the stamp is "I". I'm not aware of a Grade "I". It must be a "one".
Would a Grade 1 Lefever have to be ordered with ejectors? Perhaps some were randomly fitted.

[Jones Cahill]

It is an "I" grade. About 1902. Don't know about ejectors.
Jones

[Drew Hause]

I believe the left bushing has rotated out, and the hole may have been peened at some time previously to prevent it. About 1895 a copper alloy set screw was added to prevent the problem.
The bushing needs to be flush or it will crack.



The bushings were discontinued about 1905 but have been found on later guns which presumable were assembled with earlier frames.

BTW the Syracuse Grade 3 was listed at $100 = about $2,775 today.