*FINE L.C. SMITH GRADE 3E 2-BBL SET DBL BBL SHOTGUN.

*FINE L.C. SMITH GRADE 3E 2-BBL SET DBL BBL SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN 205445. Beautiful old L.C. Smith with 26″ & 28″ bbls, both sets choked MOD/IMP-CYL. Both sets of bbls have tapered concave fine matted ribs with single bead, rib extension with ejectors and HUNTER One-Trigger. The ribs are both marked “HUNTER ARMS CO. FULTON NY”. The lockplates have large vignettes of two scaled quail on the left side and two ducks in a marsh scene with flying ducks in the background on the right side. It has light patterns of foliate arabesque engraving elsewhere. It is fitted with very nicely figured shell grain American walnut with two black-tipped splinter forearms and semi-pistol grip stock, 13-3/4″ over a serrated hard rubber buttplate. It is accompanied by its orig English style oak & leather trunk case with tan chamois lining. It has brass reinforced corners with a brass lock and leather handle. The top of the lid is marked “WILLIAM D. ORD / LANDGRAFF W.VA.” Bore restrictions: 26″ bbls – left .020, right .005; 28″ bbls – left .024, right .006. Drop at the heel 3-3/8″, drop at the comb 2″. CONDITION: Both sets of bbls retain virtually all of a fine professionally restored finish. Receiver retains 50-60% faded, orig case colors, bright in sheltered areas. Left lockplate retains about 85% lightly faded orig case colors and the right lockplate about 70% orig case colors, fading to silver. Trigger guard retains 50-60% bright orig blue. Wood is sound with some small chips around the top tang and minor chips around the lockplates with a ding by the lower trigger guard and normal handling & use marks and a small gouge by the toe. Mechanics are fine, brilliant shiny bores. Case is sound with moderate to heavy soil, light scratches and dings, dry rotted strap keepers and a dry rotted and broken handle strap. Lining is fine, moderately soiled, all in all a fine case and beautiful set. From the Collection of Arthur Jackson. 4-54411 JR556 (3,000-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2005

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
	1276	$3,220.00	FINE L.C. SMITH GRADE 3E 2-BBL SET DBL BBL SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN 205445. Beautiful old L.C. Smith with 26″ & 28″ bbls, both sets choked MOD/IMP-CYL. Both sets of bbls have tapered concave fine matted ribs with single bead, rib extension with ejectors and HUNTER One-Trigger. The ribs are both marked “HUNTER ARMS CO. FULTON NY”. The lockplates have large vignettes of two scaled quail on the left side and two ducks in a marsh scene with flying ducks in the background on the right side. It has light patterns of foliate arabesque engraving elsewhere. It is fitted with very nicely figured shell grain American walnut with two black-tipped splinter forearms and semi-pistol grip stock, 13-3/4″ over a serrated hard rubber buttplate. It is accompanied by its orig English style oak & leather trunk case with tan chamois lining. It has brass reinforced corners with a brass lock and leather handle. The top of the lid is marked “WILLIAM D. ORD / LANDGRAFF W.VA.” Bore restrictions: 26″ bbls – left .020, right .005; 28″ bbls – left .024, right .006. Drop at the heel 3-3/8″, drop at the comb 2″. CONDITION: Both sets of bbls retain virtually all of a fine professionally restored finish. Receiver retains 50-60% faded, orig case colors, bright in sheltered areas. Left lockplate retains about 85% lightly faded orig case colors and the right lockplate about 70% orig case colors, fading to silver. Trigger guard retains 50-60% bright orig blue. Wood is sound with some small chips around the top tang and minor chips around the lockplates with a ding by the lower trigger guard and normal handling & use marks and a small gouge by the toe. Mechanics are fine, brilliant shiny bores. Case is sound with moderate to heavy soil, light scratches and dings, dry rotted strap keepers and a dry rotted and broken handle strap. Lining is fine, moderately soiled, all in all a fine case and beautiful set. From the Collection of Arthur Jackson. 4-54411 JR556 (3,000-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2005 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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