Bidspirit auction | Lefever Arms Co. E Grade

Lefever Arms Co. E Grade Side-by-Side Shotgun 12 Gauge with 30 Inch Barrel - This is a 12-gauge double-barrel side-by-side shotgun manufactured by the Lefever Arms Co. of Syracuse, New York. The firearm features a hammerless side-lock action with double triggers and a top-lever break-open design. The 30-inch barrels are chambered for 12-gauge shells and feature a textured concave sighting rib with a brass bead front sight. The steel receiver and side-plates are decorated with fine scrollwork and game scenes, depicting a bird and a dog. The furniture consists of a checkered walnut stock and matching forend with a high-gloss finish. The butt is fitted with a Pachmayr ventilated rubber recoil pad. Key markings include LEFEVER ARMS CO. on both side-plates and the serial number 19198 stamped on the lower tang, the water table, and the barrel flats. The water table is also marked with the letter E designating the grade and a series of patent dates: 1872, 80, 85, 86, 87 and 1888, 89, 90, 91. The barrels are marked with the serial number 19198 followed by a + symbol. This item is a pre-1899 antique firearm (manufactured in or before 1898) or a qualifying black-powder firearm, and does not require an FFL or background check under federal law. We can hand it to you at pickup or ship to your chosen address where permitted by state and local law. In-house shipping is available. Pickup is Monday, Nov. 9, from 11 am to 7 pm at our gallery in Lancaster, Ohio 43130, or we will provide in-house shipping for this item. We will charge a $5 fee per lot for pickup on another day. Once packed up, we will send you an invoice for shipping & handling. Shipping questions: shipping@burnsbid.com. Sales tax is collected on this auction. AB362