Lefever Custom 10 Gauge, Sidelock Coach Gun — Beastly Beauty!
Up for auction is this 1894 Lefever G Grade Custom Coach Gun. 10 gauge. Serial #22258, numbers matching. The Damascus barrels have been shortened to 18.5” and sport a hand-turned and polished brass "Feleena's Thorn" front bead. 3" chambers. Bores show minor pitting not uncommon with shotguns of this vintage. The gun was completely disassembled, and the internals were ultrasonically cleaned. Gun locks-up tightly and the action functions well. The stock was shortened by 1”, and has been refinished and smoothed (while leaving much of the awesome character), then coated with 10 layers of my own “White Lightning” shellac - with a satin finish. The butt plate and grip cap are hand-shaped from a beautiful piece of African Wenge wood, and secured with polished brass hardware. Shows beautiful patina, character and imperfections that you can only get with a firearm of its age. (the photos tell the story). Would make a great addition to any collection. LOP is 12” and 13”… Overall length 34”.