The chamber length of a Lefever shotgun can vary based on the specific model and configuration. Typically, many Lefever shotguns were made with chambers of 2 5/8 inches or 2 3/4 inches. To determine the exact chamber length for serial number 66916, it's best to consult a detailed reference specific to Lefever shotguns or check with a knowledgeable gunsmith.
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.
Your shotgun was manufactured in 1923, by Ithica Guns which took over the Lefever brand when they acquired the corporation in 1916.
Ithaca Firearms manufactured the Lefever Nitro Special shotgun with serial numbers between 101600 and 119899 in 1922.
1927
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.
The Lefever serial number 30110 indicates that the shotgun was manufactured around 1902. Lefever Arms Company, known for its shotguns, typically had serial numbers that can be dated based on their production records. For precise dating, consulting a comprehensive Lefever serial number guide or database would provide the most accurate information.
The model number is on the water table directly after the serial number, usually a letter ranging from A thru I with I the least fancy.
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The Ithaca Gun Co manufactured the Lefever single barrel shotguns under the Lefever Arms Co. name after it acquired the company in 1916. This model was made between 1927 and 1942; the serial number indicates yours was made in 1928.
The Lefever 410 side-by-side shotgun with the serial number A205055 was manufactured in 1937. Lefever Arms Company produced these shotguns from the late 19th century until they ceased operations in the 1940s, and the serial number provides a way to date the firearm accurately.
Turn of the century.
Your browning auto-5 16ga shotgun was made in 1913 with the serial number that you provided.A grade 1 browning auto-5 shotgun with a 2 3/4 in chamber will bring 325-375 dollars for a shotgun in the condition you describe with a plain barrel.If you have a solid matte barrel then 375-475 dollars.If you have a vent rib barrel then 465-575 dollars.Please be aware that any 16gauge shotgun made prior to 1927 could be had in the chamber length of 2 9/16in.If that is the case with yours,detract 25% of the above stated prices.If you have any question as to the chamber length please have a qualified gunsmith check your shotgun.