Good luck in your efforts to return your new/old Lefever to the field. If I can be of assistance in helping to maintain proper function and originality, let me know. There are some other very knowledgeable Lefever guys like Miller who are also always willing to help save a Lefever. They are quality guns that are worthy of saving to pass on to future generations.
I saw your request for a replacement cocking rod in the DIY Gunsmithing forum. If your gun is indeed an 1899 gun, it isn't at all likely to be a rod cocker. Cocking rods were only used from around 1884 to 1890, and subsequent guns utilized a few different types of cocking hooks. It might help you a lot if you posted a picture of your broken part.
