To determine the age of a 410 LeFever Nitro Special shotgun with the serial number A205871, you would need to consult the production records of the Lefever Arms Company. Generally, LeFever shotguns were produced from the early 1900s until the late 1940s. Based on the serial number, this specific model likely dates back to the 1930s. For an exact year, reference to a detailed serial number chart or records would be necessary.
Ithaca Firearms manufactured the Lefever Nitro Special shotgun with serial numbers between 101600 and 119899 in 1922.
The Lefever was mfg. in 1935.
I would say that with the serial number 1321XX,we are looking at your shotgun being made by ithaca(who made the lefever nitro special) in 1924.
1927
In order to determine the age of Lefever shotgun, the serial number must be known. However, Lefever shotguns were only made and distributed between 1885-1916.
To determine the age of a Lefever Nitro Special 16 gauge double barrel shotgun with the serial number 279929, you would typically refer to the production records from Lefever Arms Company. The Nitro Special shotguns were produced primarily between 1920 and 1948. Based on the serial number, it is likely that this shotgun was manufactured in the mid-1930s, making it approximately 85 to 90 years old as of 2023. For precise dating, consulting a specialized firearms reference guide or an expert would be beneficial.
That Lefever was made in 1923.
1896.
The lefever Nitro special was made by Ithaca Arms from 1921-1948.That being said i believe that yours was made in 1927.I do know that you can contact Ithaca arms and they will date your shotgun for you.
The Lefever Nitro Special is a shotgun that was produced between 1920 and 1948. To determine the specific age of your firearm, you would need to reference its serial number against production records. Serial number 170677 suggests it was likely manufactured in the mid to late 1930s. For an exact year, consulting a detailed Lefever production guide or a firearms historian would be beneficial.
If it is a double, remove barrel and you will see it along with serial #.
Examine with high power magnification.