Uncle dan lefever book

He also pioneered some some barrel technology, including choke tapers, overboring, long forcing cones and other esoterics. Our books are sorted by the following categories, however, some books may fall into more than one category. The lefever arms company18831916 was a manufacturer of guns in syracuse. He is known as the inventor of the hammerless shotgun, first introduced in 1878.

Uncle dan lefever books, find the lowest price on new, used books, textbooks compare book prices at stores. Master gunmakerthis book is the definitive reference to date on daniel m. Uncle dan lefever, master gunmaker by elliott, robert w lindale. Master gunmaker by robert elliott, lefever s 19041905 catalog stated the following about them. Daniel myron lefever, american gunmaker, known as uncle dan lefever. Apr 02, 2016 the designer of daisys first pump was the son of uncle dan lefever, one of the most famous american double shotgun designers and builders in american history. Daniel myron lefever project gutenberg selfpublishing. Lefevers uncle dan cup to be held at rock mountains. Help bookmark tell a friend outofprint wish list home. Uncle dan lefever is credited with making the first successful hammerless. He is best known citation needed as the inventor of the hammerless shotgun, first introduced in 1878. Dangerfield and lefever 1872 firearms catalog master gunmaker dan lefever was a partner with dangerfield from 18703.

There is a slight blemish on the dial directly under the10. Uncle dan lefever, master gunmaker request an image. Quoting robert elliot on page 65 from this book uncle dan lefever master gun maker, i never met a d grade lefever that i didnt like. New york, founded by daniel lefever 18351906 who was an american gun maker, popularly known as uncle dan lefever he is best known as the inventor of the hammerless shotgun, first introduced in 1878. Daniel myron lefever august 27, 1835 october 29, 1906 was an american gun maker, popularly known as uncle dan lefever. Uncle dan lefever books, book price comparison at bookstores. Uncle dan lefever, master gunmaker by elliott, robert w.

Oct 15, 2019 outstanding and rare lefever ce grade 20 bore. This style of lock can be seen on page 94 in the book uncle dan lefever by elliot. Book and dvd set featuring aunt carole and uncle dan upmi. Both elsie books are great historical reading also.

Steve has been an important part of establishing the uncle dan cup and. We also offer other lefever publications including barber and lefever 1875 and the book uncle dan lefever by bob elliott. Daniel myron lefever august 27, 1835 october 29, 1906 was an american gun maker, popularly known as uncle dan. More pics of a super rare lefever 20g lefever 20 gauge be. Its estimated that lefever built around a thousand b grades, and each one was a custom made shotguns. Lefever d grade with ejectors side by side shotguns at. At uncle dans, rockcreek, and gearhead outfitters, our goal is equip you with what you need to enjoy all that the great. Uncle dan lefever made some of the best shotguns ever made.

Master gunmaker is the definitive reference, to date, on daniel m. The 2010 uncle dan lefever was held at the northeast side by side june 6, 2010 in friendsville, pa. Jul 28, 2020 ken snyder is going to represent the lefever arms collectors association at the northern at rock mountain next week. Uncle dan lefever master gunmaker for sale at gunauction. Signed uncle dan lefever, guns of lasting fame with. Looking to acquire the book uncle dan lefever master gun maker pine creek. A noble endeavor, and they host the uncle dan lefever cup, an annual trap shoot where shooters must use lefever guns. Bound in pebbled faux leather with spine and cover stamped in gilt, cover ruled and decorated in gilt, and illustrated endpapers. The biggest departure from the standard lefevers was a boxlock instead of sidelock. Double gun shotguns side by side shotguns, and over under shotguns including drillings, double barreled rifles, sxs double rifles, combination guns. Master gunmakers by robert elliott, around 3,000 cgrades were built. The book, uncle dan lefever, master gunmaker says only 3000 c grades were made. Glad i was able to get the book uncle dan lefever master gun maker at some kind of reasonable price, i will pick up the other lefever book after christmas also. Guns of lasting fame hardcover january 1, 2001 by robert w.

Master gunmaker by robert w elliott and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Elliots book uncle dan lefever master gunmaker notes there were very few higher grade lefevers produced. Dangerfield and lefever 1872 firearms catalog for sale at. Uncle dan went to syracuse, ny with sons frank, george and daisy model 25 inventor charles fred lefever in 1901 and formed d. Master gunmaker hardcover january 1, 2001 by robert w elliott author 5. This shotgun is an 8e grade per book not stamped as such.

This page is about daniel lefever,contains dan lefever 16 gauge for sale,signed uncle dan lefever, guns of lasting fame with additional firearm books. Master gunmaker 9780961657512 by elliott, robert w and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Uncle dan lefever is credited with making the first successful hammerless sidebyside shotgun made in america, and an early brochure boasted no hammers to obstruct the sight or. Laca hall of fame lefever arms collectors association. Most of the lefever guns you find, especially the lower grade guns, are well worn and beat up. To find a nice original gun like this early style ee grade, sn22457 made in 1895, with fine damascus steel barrels is the needle in the haystack. Looking to acquire the book uncle dan lefever master. Gearhead outfitters experience center uncle dans outfitters. Master gunmaker hardcover january 1, 2001 print length.

Uncle dan lefever cup lefever arms collectors association. Profusely illustrated with examples of the gunmakers art. May 11, 2012 the lefever arms collectors association is dedicated to the study, collection, and preservation of lefever firearms. The 30 barrels retain 98% damascus pattern, are choked ff, ring like chimes. Guns of lasting fame was limited to 2500 copies and the rifle in america was privately printed for the members of the firearms classics library. Advertised as one of our best guns, these special order guns were numbered 1 thru 5 depending on the engraving chosen. You are considering a used copy of uncle dan lefever. The event will be shot on any of the 50 bird courses by any gauge dan lefever gun not nitros. Lower right corner of cover is chipped otherwise fine. This year the uncle dan cup will be held june at hausmanns hidden hollow in friendsville, pennsylvania. Lefever ee grade 12 gauge antique, 90% case color, gorgeous. Elliots book uncle dan lefever master gunmaker notes only about 960 g grade 16 bore guns being made.

It is well illustrated with patent and line drawings as well as photographs of virtually every model of lever shotgun produced. Looking to acquire the book uncle dan lefever master gun. He is best known as the inventor of the hammerless shotgun, first introduced in 1878. Mar 29, 2017 the 5b my grandfather owned is pictured on page 70 of the uncle dan lefever master gun maker book, it has side plates, step type, with a complex highly finished internal breech work mechanism. The 5b my grandfather owned is pictured on page 70 of the uncle dan lefever master gun maker book, it has side plates, step type, with a. Some of his designs were built to compensate for wear. Born in hopewell, new york, uncle dan lefever s gunmaking career began as an.

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