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Would the front and mid bead on this gun more likely be made of ivory or brass?  
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Unless ordered otherwise, the gun would have had a single brass front bead. On early guns as yours, when optional front and mid-beads were ordered they were most often double ivory beads; and, if you are asking for an opinion as what to use on this high-grade LeFever, I would suggest the installation of ivory beads. And congratulations on your fine LeFever!
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...so if I were to replace these beads what would be the appropriate bead size and where would you recommend some one purchase? I should mention, IMO, I'm not real fond of the Galazan/Brownell "plastic looking" ivory beads.
I understand there is a dealer in England offering a better quality ivory bead, but I can't recall his name...anyone?
Or, what's your favorite recipe to "age" these new ivory beads? How long did it take?
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Utah.......you just wanted to show off that fine looking Lefever!  Nice very nice! Cheers,
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Utah, there are some gunsmiths that make their own ivory beads. Bill Schwarz is one that comes to mind. Bobby
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My CE is a 1900 gun and has original twin ivory beads, the front one is rather large in diameter probably close to 1/8"
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Originally posted by battle: Utah.......you just wanted to show off that fine looking Lefever!
Nice very nice!
Cheers, Yep, I've been trying for over a week to show her off. Phone's been surprisingly quiet...lol. CE LeFever Listing
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Nice looking gun.
I saw a guy on ebay selling some nice Ivory/ brass shotgun beads a while back.
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During these years, Lefever appealed to a more customized market. Almost a carriage trade, but not in the english sense. It would be very difficult to tell exactly what bead was used on this gun. The ones I have seen have all been brass. But that may just be my limited exposure. Here is an ad from 1909:  A page out of the 1904-05 catalog:  With all the options listed in the various catalogs, I have never seen one mention the bead. But again, maybe I just missed it. Pete
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