You can obtain a manual for a Lefever Nitro Special shotgun through several sources. First, check online platforms like eBay or gun forums, where collectors and enthusiasts often sell or share manuals. Additionally, websites dedicated to firearm manuals, such as Gun Manuals or the National Rifle Association (NRA), may have downloadable versions. Finally, contacting Lefever Arms directly or seeking assistance from a local gunsmith or firearms retailer might also yield results.
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.
Ithaca Firearms manufactured the Lefever Nitro Special shotgun with serial numbers between 101600 and 119899 in 1922.
If its a lefever nitro special, on the auction sites they,re bringing from 300.00 to 550.00 depending on condition.
The best that I can do is say that the Lefever Nitro special was made from 1921-1948.
The Lefever was mfg. in 1935.
I have an original 16 ga. nitro special made by Lefever. The sight bead is one eighth if an inch in diameter.
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.
Your shotgun was manufactured in 1923, by Ithica Guns which took over the Lefever brand when they acquired the corporation in 1916.
1927
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.
On a Lefever Nitro Special shotgun, the serial number is typically found on the underside of the receiver, near the trigger guard. It may also be located on the barrel, often on the side or the top, depending on the specific model. If you’re having trouble finding it, checking the owner's manual or consulting a gunsmith may help.
The Nitro Special was introduced in 1921 and discontinued in 1947. Yours is fairly late, probably late 1930's.AnswerIthaca Firearms manufactured the Lefever Nitro Special (A Grade) with serial numbers between 357300 and 361199 in 1947. This was the last year that model was made.