Lefever Arms Company

Yes, you can shoot new 12 gauge ammunition in your 1927 Lefever Nitro Special, provided that the ammunition is appropriate for the gun's specifications. The Nitro Special was designed for modern nitro powder loads, but it's essential to use standard pressure loads rather than high-pressure or magnum loads to ensure safety. Always inspect the firearm for any signs of wear or damage before use, and consult a gunsmith if you have any doubts about its condition.

The value of a Lefever Long Range Field and Trap Gun can vary widely based on its condition, age, and specific model, typically ranging from $1,000 to $3,000 or more for well-maintained examples. Factors such as original finishes, presence of engraving, and historical significance can also significantly influence its worth. For an accurate appraisal, it's best to consult a firearms expert or appraiser familiar with vintage shotguns.

Built between 1921-1927. By Ithica. Need to know single or double trigger, and checkering on stock, and forearm. Standard double trigger, standard checkering in good to excellent condition worth 1200.00. (Avid double barrel collector) Looking for nitro special 16 ga or 20 ga and Uncle Dan 20 ga.

The question of the Lefever Nitro Special can be simply answered by a Blue Book of Guns. 12ga. double trigger in this era 1921-1948 at 70% may bring 400.00 to 500.00. 16ga. has to deduct 10%. An Uncle Dan Lefever will bring considerably more money since it was built by Lefever and not Ithaca, NY.

Your s/n indicates it was mfg'd around 1921 to 1922. A friend recently purchased one in fair to good conditon for $150. By-the-way, your Lefever was mfg'd by Ithaca Arms Co after they purchased the assets of Lefever Arms Co in 1916.

I just bough one built in 1937 in very good original condition for $210.00. It locks up tight as new, the checkering is not worn, and the geese on the sides and the printing on top the barrels is excellent. They can be found cheap if you have the patience to wait. This one shoots great. A much better gun than the new ones from Turkey, for half the price!

Lefever Arms Company ended in 1916.

The Lefever Nitro special shotgun was made from 1921-1948.During this time frame the lefever shotguns were owned by the Ithaca Firearms Company.The price range of your shotgun if it has between 60%-90% of its original factory finish remaining is from 300-450 dollars.I hope you find this info helpful.

Your Lefever Nitro special will range in price from 300-450 dollars,based on your shotgun having between 60%-90% of its original finish remaining and a good set of bores.

Requires professional appraisal.

Your Shotgun was made by Lefever from 1885-1919.Lefever started business in the year 1885.A (G grade) model hammerless 12 gauge shotgun will range in price from 800-1,400 dollars for a gun showing between 10%-70% of its original finish remaining,and a good set of bores.

The best that I can do is say that the Lefever Nitro special was made from 1921-1948.

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Mfg 1925. Serial numbers are stamed on the barrel flats, on the water table (receiver) and on the forend. They should all match.

I can only say that the Lefever model nitro special was made from 1921-1948.maybe another person with more intricate records of production will be able to give you a more accurate year of production.

It is found under the breach below the barrel

break open the barrell, on the main frame it is on the right side under the barrell, it is on the bottom of the barrell on the left side

The Ithaca-Lefever Nitro Specials with serial numbers between 158700 and 185399 were manufactured in 1924.

Ithaca acquired the Lefever company in 1916, but manufactured two models of double-barrel guns (the Lefever Nitro Special and the Lefever A Grade) under the original company name between 1921 and 1947.

Firearms expert Charles Gage estimated the collector value of another piece from that year to be between $200 and $500, depending on condition whether all parts are original.

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The average cost of a Lefever Nitro Special shotgun at auction is $650. This amount may be higher or lower depending on the condition of the gun.