doublegunshop.com - home Forums General Discussion DoubleGun BBS @ doublegunshop.com I got my LeFever Back!!!!!

I got a nice g grade Lefever several years ago from a store going out of business. It was labeled wall hanger because of the damascus barrels. I knew better. I refinished the stock and re-cut the checker, but lost the pictures from when I took it apart. It needed a new lever spring (thanks Lefever collectors for the part) and a few screw that I did know were missing or I lost. After letting lie for a couple of years , I finally sent it to Buck Hamlin... what a great job he did

He re-cased, re-browned and put it back in working order. It is tight as white is on rice! Good for another 100 years or so

The first shot yesterday at a dove at +40 yards dropped it stone cold... 32" full choke barrels!!!

I love it.

I want to coat the barrels and receiver with lacquer. What products do you guys suggest?

Jerry

Try boiled linseed oil, warm the barrels slightly with a propane torch and apply with a cleaning patch. Let dry over night and it will harden and last a long time.

Leave them uncoated. Just keep them protected with a good rust preventative. Linseed oil will gum up and yellow over time.
JR

watco oil

Pics or it didn't happen

I would love to see some of Buck's current work as I am thing of sending an Ideal grade 20ga LC to him.

Thanks

Travis

watco oil - believe it's what Bachelder used.

"Linseed oil will gum up and yellow over time."
JR

I don't think so.

Id just wax and buff a little bit.

Don't coat it. Just take care of it.

Use Watco Danish Oil finish neutral