Lefever Nitro Special 12 Gauge Side-by-Side, 28-Inch Barrels, Double Triggers, Extractor-Only, Interwar U.S. Production
This Lefever Nitro Special is a 12 gauge side-by-side from the interwar period, manufactured in the United States with classic Ithaca-era markings. It features 28-inch barrels, a boxlock action with extractor-only operation, and double triggers. The stock shows the period-correct pistol grip with checkering and a splinter forend, and the length of pull measures 13.0 inches to the wood butt. Barrel flats display inspector-style letters and punches, and the serial number falls within published Ithaca Lefever Nitro Special ranges.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Fair - Generally clean, some residue or smudges, slight corrosion.
Specific Condition Notes: The buttpad is missing, leaving a wood butt. The metal shows areas of discoloration and finish wear. The wood furniture exhibits heavy wear.
What's Included
- Lefever Nitro Special 12 Gauge side-by-side shotgun
The Nitro Special is a side-by-side boxlock with an extractor-only system, pairing straightforward operation with dependable mechanical layout. Its double triggers provide individual control of each barrel, and the break-action design keeps handling simple and familiar.
The narrow matted top rib promotes a clean sighting plane along the 28-inch barrels. Capacity is two rounds, as expected for a classic SxS field gun of this type.
Barrel tops are marked "LEFEVER NITRO SPECIAL" and "LEFEVER ARMS CO., ITHACA, N.Y.," consistent with Ithaca-era production. The barrel flats carry inspector-style letters and punches, and the serial number aligns with published ranges for the Lefever Nitro Special line.
The wood furniture includes a pistol-grip stock with checkering and a matching splinter forend. The length of pull measures 13.0 inches to the wood butt, reflecting the configuration observed on this example.