This shotgun is for sale at a local pawn shop (1.5hr away). I saw it about a month ago, and called today and it is still there. It is as described in the title, but the barrels measure 23 7/8". They probably started out 28 0r 30". xx frame. 48,000 range. That should put it about 1903 made. The bores were fine save for several dents/depressions. As best I can recall, the wood was chipped on the left side either the top near the tang/receiver or the bottom by the reciever. I've slept since then. He is asking $699, one month ago and still $699 when I called this afternoon. I did not have my chamber length gauge or my bore i.d. gauge with me that day.
I like LeFevers and according to Elliott's book, only about 8% were 16ga. According to a 2yr copy of Blue Book of Gun Values, Fjestad, 10% is $800 and add 50% for 16ga.
The nominal bore i.d. for 16 gauge should be .662. Correct?
The chambers should be 2 9/16"
With the things described, would you pay $699 for a not so common 16 bore LeFever?
I plan to try and go tomorrow to make a deal.
All comments and opinions welcome.
Last edited by RedofTx; 04/30/13 06:31 PM.
