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Is this a good model shotgun?
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Kreyzhorse
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Interesting post as I own a Lefever Nitro myself. My father and I recently wound up with his father's Nitro. I cleaned it up and its in fair shape with minor surface rust, a ding in on barrel and a cracked forestock. Otherwise, it locks up tight and it appears to be safe to fire. Off the top of my head, I believe that the gun was produced in 1922. My grandfather would have been 11 years old at the time. Right about the age a boy in rural Kentucky would need a shotgun. Its all the first gun that my father ever shot. Not sure that I'll ever get around to firing it, but it is nice to have.
I was a little surprised what they were asking for it on gunbroker. I'm not an expert on old guns but it seemed excessive to me.
I was a little surprised what they were asking for it on gunbroker. I'm not an expert on old guns but it seemed excessive to me.
I looked at the LeFever on Gunbroker, and saw that it had an opening price of $695 and received no bids. Judging by the pictures, it looks to be in pretty rough shape. If upi want a SxS double for plinking and HD, look for shorter barrels (18-20", 26" max) and more open chokes. Keep your eyes open for a Stoeger Uplander or Remington Spartan. There's a Spartan over on Gunbroker
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=72493696
It's listed as NIB, has one day left on the bidding, and a "buy it now" price of $305. I'd take that anyday over the LeFever.
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=72493696
It's listed as NIB, has one day left on the bidding, and a "buy it now" price of $305. I'd take that anyday over the LeFever.
I'd say if money is an issue, and you're looking for a verstile gun, you shouldn't buy that one. Old means old.
Buy a Remington 870 (i don't know why everyone here seems to have such a passion for the mossbergs). I've found that they hold up real well, and can be found in your price range at nearly any Wally-World around the country. I've owned both the 500 and the 870 - and the second seems to be a tighter, better made gun. I suggest it to nearly everyone that I start off into the world of shooting. Besides the economic factor, it's easily repaired, parts are everywhere, and you can change things like stocks and barrels very easily and inexpensively.
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Buy a Remington 870 (i don't know why everyone here seems to have such a passion for the mossbergs). I've found that they hold up real well, and can be found in your price range at nearly any Wally-World around the country. I've owned both the 500 and the 870 - and the second seems to be a tighter, better made gun. I suggest it to nearly everyone that I start off into the world of shooting. Besides the economic factor, it's easily repaired, parts are everywhere, and you can change things like stocks and barrels very easily and inexpensively.
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