Cocking indicators would be on the false sideplates, and as noted, they would protrude when the action is cocked as the hammers cam them outward. Normally the DS and I grades do not have them, but I have a DS with cocking indicators and a twist barrel with dolls head, and the LAC monogram buttplate rather than the more common plain serrated type. DS barrels are supposed to be all fluid steel with the straight barrel extension. My two I grades both have the LAC buttplate and one has a capped pistol grip stock though the Elliot books say all I grades were semi-pistol grip with serrated buttplate. These are a small example of why they say "never say never with Lefevers". All of the variations I have seen seem to be upgrades rather than downgrades. I suggest you read "Uncle Dan Lefever, Master Gunmaker" as it has a lot of information that will make you appreciate your new acquisition even more. I grades usually have an SD&G on the underside of the barrels for Shoverly Dales and Gates, the hardware store that marketed them. Being a low grade gun, most were used hard, and they are usually found in poorer condition. Production of the I grade was around 2500 total, so they are scarce in any condition.
Last edited by keith; 08/12/08 03:59 PM.
