Wow,
I know little about Lefevers or the later Ithaca guns.
After reading the threads on the other forums, I'm suspect about intentions.
IMO, that guy is pushing a "Narrative" about that gun, in hopes of generating interest as well as increasing estimated value. It smacks of the first stage of a marketing campaign, and creation of pseudo-provenance. I wouldn't be surprised that in a year or so, perhaps sooner, it pops up for sale, accompanied by a heart rendering tale about how he has to sell it to pay for another child's education, or emergency surgery for a close relative.
I'd bet that guy is a big-time Ebay seller as well.
Regards
Ken
Last edited by Ken61; 01/04/17 03:26 PM.