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Nichols and Lefever
Posted: Mon Mar 04, 2024 10:39 am
by SPE33
Dan Lefever went thru three partnerships before striking off on his own.Here’s an example of a gun he built while partnered with John Nichols between the years of 1876-1878.
A 12 gauge built with 32” barrels. It’s an E grade with a minimal amount of engraving that was priced at $100.00. Still as tight as the day it left the factory.Unbelievable.
Re: Nichols and Lefever
Posted: Mon Mar 04, 2024 4:48 pm
by Stan Hoover
They are some unique & interesting guns,
I became owner of an 8 gauge built in this same time frame.
I would love to score 10 & 12 gauge, but I've not encountered the Nichols & Lefever guns very often.
Re: Nichols and Lefever
Posted: Tue Mar 05, 2024 3:41 am
by fox-admin
Stan how long are the barrels on your 8ga?
Re: Nichols and Lefever
Posted: Tue Mar 05, 2024 6:00 am
by Stan Hoover
fox-admin wrote: ↑Tue Mar 05, 2024 3:41 am
Stan how long are the barrels on your 8ga?
They are 34",
this is the lightest 8 gauge I've owned and recoil is more noticeable, but the gun is quicker in the hands.
Re: Nichols and Lefever
Posted: Fri Mar 15, 2024 2:13 pm
by Foxnut
Joe, great looking gun! Thanx for sharing. D.M. Lefever’s partnerships and travels are very interesting to me!