LeFever G grade

[Old and Reliable]

Originally Posted by Russ Jackson

Thank you Charlie , As you know ,I am really hooked up in Parker guns but have to admit the workmanship on the Le Fever C appeared comparable to a B Grade Parker with the Double Dog engraving and the beautiful wood and Fleur De Lais ,checking ,just a beauty ,but I always feel the condition of the Barrels is what makes the true value of the " Double Barreled Guns " and this poor old gun just didn't have it . You are exact in your pricing ,that is just where the gun was tagged ! Best ; Russ

-- My criteria in looking at a older side-by jibes with what others have said- besides the obvious of good mechanics, and for me, double triggers are a must (also 12 gauge)-- uncut barrels free of dents, pitts, etc. Lotsa con men try tricks re: selling doubles to the "unwary" they run a swab with baby powder through the barrels to cover up small pitts, when you hold them to the light they will shine like a Xmas tree in December. If you want to sell them or offer one of your guns on trade to them, they'll "ring the barrels" by holding them by the extractor face-this gives a false reading and good barrels with good solder will sometimes "clunk" instead of 'chime"--when suspended like that-- The stock has to fit me, and the trigger pulls must be crisp- chokes and chamber lengths come later. Russ, for what it is worth- my "gut' tells me you did the right thing by passing this C grade- good or even great wood and checkering can't overcome mechanical problems on any gun.