Lefever C at LGS

[Larry the Gun Guy]

I don't think I would quibble over some of the most minor issues this gun has. A good wood guy, like a few on this forum, can fix those minor cracks. You may never see another one of those for SEVERAL years, if ever. If I were standing there, it would be my gun. And ultimately if you don't want it please PM me.

[ArtS]

I totally agree that the gun would be desireable and wood issues can certainly be made right. My comment was re: something that would maybe command a 5 figure price. That is the relavent issue. It would still be desireable with no stock. Just at what value, which was the point of this post.

[B. Dudley]

The gun does have visible case color on the exterior of the frame. See behind the bolsters and onto the plates. Obviously when it comes to case color alone, it is less than 75%. But when looking at the whole package, I would not say that is too far off to call it a 75% gun. The blue book is subjective obviously. The values in there are usually going to be high.
The “crack” that is the topic of discussion looks more like a scratch to me. But of course careful in-person inspection of it would be important.


As for price. I am not one to usually comment on that for various reasons. And a gun like this is not seldomly seen. So there is not a ton of comparables to go off. I would not be surprised if the gun would sell for $13k to some particular people. Or if it were being sold by some particular dealers, a price like that would Not be surprising either. Or maybe even higher. You should try to purchase it for the best price possible. That is always the point, isnt it?

[Brett Trimble]

Thanks to all for the great advice. Perhaps Brian summed it up best.. “buy it for the best price possible”!

[Researcher]

I was a bit surprised to see the stock style with drop-points. I have seen those on C-/CE-Grades in the 3xxxx range like my 12-gauge --

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It seems from my rather limited Lefever study that the higher serial number upper grade Lefever guns had the little in inlay in that area?!?

[Victor Wasylyna]

All the pretty Lefevers being shown on this site are making me think I should expand my collection beyond Parkers.

-Victor

[Mike of the Mountain]

Originally Posted by Victor Wasylyna

All the pretty Lefevers being shown on this site are making me think I should expand my collection beyond Parkers.

-Victor

Victor, that's what I did. I really enjoy shooting those Lefever guns. My personal opinion is they have the nicest engraving of all the guns made in that time period. I also enjoy all the variations that Uncle Dan designed over the years. The guy was always looking to build a better gun and was never satisfied. I especially like the fully compensating action. Pure genius!!

[winplumber]

About 8 years ago asking me I think was $7500 and I think the car dealer paid more IF this is the same gun which I have no way of proving

[Larry the Gun Guy]

Thanks for that information Steve. I think adding some context to the conversation is important and relevant for making decisions.
And lastly, these are in the Elliott book, Uncle Dan Lefever.
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[Brett Trimble]

Larry,

Thanks so much for that information. A C grade in 16 ga with ejectors is rare indeed! According to this reference about 120 (3000 X 8%) X 50%.