Lefever Fever

[Jack Kuzepski]

Sorry, this would have been a double post.

Jack Kuzepski

[chris dawe]

As to the box lock Lefever the Nitro Special was pretty plain but Dan himself had his own boxlock design that was quite something to behold ,I wish I had some photo's of one to offer up...I'm willing to bet Mr.Day could find a few pic's all the same, he seem's to have an amazing talent at finding pic's of the most beautiful gun's!!!

[JLoew]

Here are a few Lefevers-

#1 is the left lockplate of a BE 20ga

#2 and #4 are an early 10ga Optimus (same gun)

#3 is a late 10ga Optimus

These belong to a close friend

[Roundsworth]

Every Optimus photo I see leaves me in awe! They are gorgeous shotguns

[JLoew]

Another 12ga Optimus. This one originally owned by GAH winner, Martin Diefenderfer.

[OH Osthaus]

incredible - some of the most life like dogs and birds on any classic gun

[chris dawe]

Originally Posted by Rick Losey

incredible - some of the most life like dogs and birds on any classic gun

Dog's and bird's? I must agree....but take a close look at the checkering and stock styling .

[OH Osthaus]

Originally Posted by chris dawe

Dog's and bird's? I must agree....but take a close look at the checkering and stock styling .

yeah that not too bad either

[Pa SxS]

Josh,

Diefenderfer was from Nebraska but I'd be willing to bet he had roots in Pa.

Now I love my Parkers, but that Optimus Lefever is a true work of art! I might just have to get me a Lefever in the near future

[Stepmac]

Originally Posted by Rick Losey

incredible - some of the most life like dogs and birds on any classic gun

I have only held an Optimus once, and yes, it was nearly a religious experience.