Revised: 10/2/2014

Please note: Our catalog description correctly states that this gun is with a Huey case, not “original Huey case that came with the gun”. Indeed, as most gun officionados know, almost all Huey cases are after market additions. Also, please note that we have the original cardboard and styrofoam box the gun came in, not previously stated.

*THE FIRST MARLIN MADE L.C. SMITH DELUXE GRADE PRESENTED TO WILLIAM BROPHY WITH HUEY CASE.

SN FWM1. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Bbls with Simmons ventilated rib, are marked “L. C. Smith 12 Ga” at rear portion of rib. Bbl flats are stamped with SN “FWM1” and “W.S. Brophy” (production range SN for the deluxe grade were FWM100,000 – 100,188). This gun was specially selected and marked for Mr. Brophy, senior technical manager to Marlin Firearms Co., and author of L.C. SMITH SHOTGUNS. Case hardened action features automatic safety and double triggers. Water table is also stamped “FWM1” and “W. S. Brophy”, along with “L. C. Smith Deluxe Model”. Trigger plate is marked “THE MARLIN FIREARMS CO” “NORTH HAVEN, CONN.” Nicely figured American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14″ over checkered composition buttplate. Point pattern checkering with beaded border is at grip. Late style swept beavertail forend is stamped “WSB1″ on inside of iron, and has J-spring release. Drop at heel: 2-3/4″, drop at comb: 1-3/4″. Weight: 7 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 14”. Gun is housed in excellent quality oak and leather case with stitched leather corners by Huey (brass Huey label is numbered 780). A brass oval on top is engraved “W. S. Brophy”. Interior is lined in burgundy suede, and has black leather gold embossed L. C. Smith label in lid. Interior is semi-French fitted for gun and accessories including 2-pc ebony and brass cleaning rod with mop, jag, and brush under covered compartment, ebony handled cleaning brush, an ebony and brass chamber brush, a pair of brass snap caps, and a round brass oil bottle. Carrying handle has been disassembled from exterior of case and is now in an interior compartment with hardware in plastic bag. PROVENANCE: Letter from William S. Brophy stating that “This deluxe field grade with SN 1 was assembled and SNed especially for me. It was presented to me by the head of the L.C. Smith shotgun department, Mr. William Backus, in appreciation for the help I gave him during the 1969 – 1971 period when the L. C. Smith shotgun was in production at the plants at both New Haven and North Haven CT” “Only 186 of the deluxe field grade guns were manufactured”. Consignors notes. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, appears unfired, with only a few minor assembly and handling marks. Case leather has a few slight scuffs. Interior shows slight rubs from contact with gun. Accessories are near new. 4-53765 MGM263 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 2392

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Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2392	$9,200.00	Revised: 10/2/2014 Please note: Our catalog description correctly states that this gun is with a Huey case, not “original Huey case that came with the gun”. Indeed, as most gun officionados know, almost all Huey cases are after market additions. Also, please note that we have the original cardboard and styrofoam box the gun came in, not previously stated. THE FIRST MARLIN MADE L.C. SMITH DELUXE GRADE PRESENTED TO WILLIAM BROPHY WITH HUEY CASE. SN FWM1. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Bbls with Simmons ventilated rib, are marked “L. C. Smith 12 Ga” at rear portion of rib. Bbl flats are stamped with SN “FWM1” and “W.S. Brophy” (production range SN for the deluxe grade were FWM100,000 – 100,188). This gun was specially selected and marked for Mr. Brophy, senior technical manager to Marlin Firearms Co., and author of L.C. SMITH SHOTGUNS. Case hardened action features automatic safety and double triggers. Water table is also stamped “FWM1” and “W. S. Brophy”, along with “L. C. Smith Deluxe Model”. Trigger plate is marked “THE MARLIN FIREARMS CO” “NORTH HAVEN, CONN.” Nicely figured American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14″ over checkered composition buttplate. Point pattern checkering with beaded border is at grip. Late style swept beavertail forend is stamped “WSB1″ on inside of iron, and has J-spring release. Drop at heel: 2-3/4″, drop at comb: 1-3/4″. Weight: 7 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 14”. Gun is housed in excellent quality oak and leather case with stitched leather corners by Huey (brass Huey label is numbered 780). A brass oval on top is engraved “W. S. Brophy”. Interior is lined in burgundy suede, and has black leather gold embossed L. C. Smith label in lid. Interior is semi-French fitted for gun and accessories including 2-pc ebony and brass cleaning rod with mop, jag, and brush under covered compartment, ebony handled cleaning brush, an ebony and brass chamber brush, a pair of brass snap caps, and a round brass oil bottle. Carrying handle has been disassembled from exterior of case and is now in an interior compartment with hardware in plastic bag. PROVENANCE: Letter from William S. Brophy stating that “This deluxe field grade with SN 1 was assembled and SNed especially for me. It was presented to me by the head of the L.C. Smith shotgun department, Mr. William Backus, in appreciation for the help I gave him during the 1969 – 1971 period when the L. C. Smith shotgun was in production at the plants at both New Haven and North Haven CT” “Only 186 of the deluxe field grade guns were manufactured”. Consignors notes. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, appears unfired, with only a few minor assembly and handling marks. Case leather has a few slight scuffs. Interior shows slight rubs from contact with gun. Accessories are near new. 4-53765 MGM263 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 2392 Click here to view provenance Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014 Please Note:* All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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*THE FIRST MARLIN MADE L.C. SMITH DELUXE GRADE PRESENTED TO WILLIAM BROPHY WITH HUEY CASE.