The cost of a 12 gauge Lefever Nitro Special manufactured in 1929 was approximately $35. At that time, this price reflected the gun's quality and craftsmanship, making it a popular choice among hunters and sport shooters. Adjusting for inflation, this would be equivalent to several hundred dollars today. Collectors often seek these firearms for their historical significance and unique design.
Ithaca Gun Co. manufactured your Lefever Nitro Special in 1940.
Ithaca Firearms manufactured the Lefever Nitro Special with serial numbers between 100000 and 101599 in 1921.
Ithaca Guns manufactured the Lefever Nitro Special after it acquired Lefever Arms in 1916. This model was made between 1921 and 1947; the serial number indicates yours was made in 1924.
Ithaca Gun Co. manufactured the Lefever Nitro Special after it acquired the Lefever Arms Co. in 1916. This model was manufactured from 1921 until 1947, except during WW 2, from 1943 through 1945. The serial number indicates your gun was made in 1929.
The shotguns were manufactured by Ithaca from 1921 through 1947. Yours was manufactured in 1928.
The best that I can do is say that the Lefever Nitro special was made from 1921-1948.
I'm sure someone has LeFever's serial lists but they don't seem to be readily available. The Nitro Special was manufactured from 1921 to 1948 if that's close enough for you.AnswerIthaca manufactured the Lefever Nitro Specials with serial numbers between 185400 and 214399 in 1925.
The Lefever was mfg. in 1935.
Ithaca Firearms manufactured the Lefever Nitro Special shotgun with serial numbers between 101600 and 119899 in 1922.
I have an original 16 ga. nitro special made by Lefever. The sight bead is one eighth if an inch in diameter.
The Ithaca Gun Company acquired Lefever Arms in 1916, and manufactured the Lefever Nitro Special between 1921 and 1947. The serial number on your gun indicates it is an "A Grade" made in 1937.
I think that it was 1929.