Lefever 410 double barreled shotgun

[billyclay]

I have had this gun since 1944 when it was given to me brand new by my father, and I shot it for about 6 years and not since. It is in perfect condition except for a few missing bluing spots on each barrell. The barrels' insides are perfect as is the stock. Any idea what this might be worth and how best to try to sell it? Thank you.
Billyclay

[Pete D.]

Billy: Can't help you yet. Need to get more info. I have a Lefever 12 ga SXS; it has an appearance similar to what you have described. I paid just under $400 for it a few years ago. It is probably about the same nowadays.
I mention this because .410 SXSs are usually very desirable shotguns - there just are not many - and they tend to fetch a premium as far as price goes.
Pete

[john doe]

http://lefeverforum.informe.com/index.php




http://www.gunsinternational.com/Lef...cfm?cat_id=165

[Pete D.]

Billy: I found this listing on Gunbroker.com. How does it compare to your gun appearance-wise? Note the asking price. Check back at the end to see if it sells.
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=189063929

Pete

[billyclay]

Billy: Can't help you yet. Need to get more info. I have a Lefever 12 ga SXS; it has an appearance similar to what you have described. I paid just under $400 for it a few years ago. It is probably about the same nowadays.
I mention this because .410 SXSs are usually very desirable shotguns - there just are not many - and they tend to fetch a premium as far as price goes.
Pete

How do I tell if mine is an SXS? Do I look on the gun? I would like to know if it, then, is worth over $400. If I go to a reputable gun buyer/seller, will he give some idea, or will he want to take advantage of my ignorance? How can I cure my ignorance??? Thanks
B

[760gamemaster]

sxs means side by side

[billyclay]

mine is sxs; in 99% condition; inside of bores perfect; just a bit of bluing on the barrels missing. I am the only owner. Gun bought 62 years ago new. Not fired in 40 years. I heard somewhere 400 to 1250. Is that possible?
any idea of worth
Thank you. You folks are very congenial.
B

[Pete D.]

Billy: I checked back on the link that I provided in my earlier post. It was a gun like yours, in quite good condition - don't know if you took a look at it - but the asking price was $1500. It received no bids at that price. It was relisted for the same money. Again, it did not sell.
I do believe, however, that, 400 t0 1200 is a more realistic range.
Pete

[billyclay]

Pete--thank you very much for the pricing advice, which sounds very logical.
B