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http://68.167.203.107:8050/FMPro?-db=GMA...90324&-FindGreg Martin Auction Company has the above Lefever Optimus coming up for auction the February. This IMO would be a real challenge to restore. There are other doubles in this auction so you might want to take a look. Jim 
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Man, now that is enough to make a guy want to cry.  Kraft
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That is a big money restoration....but man the engraving alone makes it worth something in my eye. The interlocking scroll and the roses...my my my. Make a great project if you have deep pockets.
Steve
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Might cost $20,000 to make that gun worth $20,000.00. Talk about being used hard and put up wet. Figure 1,000-1,500.00 for a blank, $3,000-4,000 to restock. How many hours metal work at 75-100 per hour? 50-150. Rough guess some where in the middle. Pick up the engraving and gold work another few grand. Then you get to the barrels. If they are in decent shape I would have them lined by Teagle, refinished and proofed. Figure six months and maybe $4-4,5000 investment. The last thing on Earth that gun needs is to be sleeved.
Yep, you could go through $20,000.00 real fast on that gun. What a shame. A mint condition, Lefever in this grade, would be worth more than $20,000.00 but would a restored one be worth the investment?
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investment nooooo, might be a nice chance to have a great shooter stocked to your dimensions though. I was thinking 15k. What would the engraving cost you today?
Steve
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Jon, I agree but its my kind've gun that way I could have a pair! 
Doug Mann
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Elmer Fudd got his money out of that one already. Nobody here, will.
Best,
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Mr. Mann:
Do you think it could be saved? It does look like it was powerful pretty at one time...
Glenn
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What SKB said....It doesnt have to be restored as an Optimus, it could well be built into a real classy shooter....Wonder what the bores are like?
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What is the estimated auction price? Guess?
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