EARLY L. C. SMITH GRADE 4 GAME GUN WITH SINGLE TRIGGER AND TWO SETS OF BARRELS.

EARLY L. C. SMITH GRADE 4 GAME GUN WITH SINGLE TRIGGER AND TWO SETS OF BARRELS. SN 38129. (1894) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 30″ and 24″ Damascus bbls. 30″ bbls with broad matted game rib have gold line inlaid at junction of rib and breech section, unmatted portion engraved “Hunter Arms Co. Makers Fulton N. Y.” Bbl flats and rotary extractor lug are stamped with SN. “4” (grade) is stamped on splinter. 24″ bbls are unmarked on rib or tops. SN is over-stamped to match 30″ bbls on flats and extractor lug. “2” is stamped on loop and splinter. This set of bbls is fitted with two ivory beads. Case hardened action is stamped with SN and patent dates on water table, the latest being October 5 ’86, and is engraved with typical grade 4 treatment of setter and pointer in ovals on lockplates, which are also engraved “L. C. Smith”. These well rendered dogs are highlighted by flourishes of well cut scroll, and floral accents. Trigger guard has scene of pair of snipe on bow, and SN at grip. Gun has been fitted, undoubtedly by the factory, with Hunters one trigger, which is so marked on trigger plate. Selector is to right of trigger, and marked “L” and “R”. Nicely marbled European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13-5/8″ over leather faced open sided red recoil pad, and features modified point pattern checkering with beaded borders with flourishes extending into butt. Pistol grip is finished with plain hard rubber cap, which has inset gold oval engraved with initials “W E W”. Matching splinter forend has inset ebony schnabeled tip with hard rubber dogs head central medallion. 30″ BBLS: Bore diameter: left -.731, right -.729. Bore restrictions: left -.040, right -.040. Wall thickness: left -.030, right -.032. Drop at heel: 2-13/16″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 7 lbs. 8 oz, LOP 13-5/8″. 24″ BBLS: Bore diameter: left -.735, right -.731. Bore restrictions: left -.000, right -.000. Wall thickness: left -.019, right -.031. Drop at heel: 3″, drop at comb: 1-11/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 14 oz, LOP 13-5/8″. CONDITION: Good. 30″ Bbls retain nearly all of a very fine re-brown, with excellent definition to pattern. 24″ Bbls retain a considerable amount of what appears to be orig brown. Action retains traces of case color in very protected areas with some bright silver fading to pewter and gray brown. Trigger guard is re-blued, engraving washed. Stocks retain most of an old rubbed oil finish with numerous minor marks, checkering nicely freshened. Bores are smooth, bright and shiny. Breech ends of 24″ bbls stand well above fences. 30″ Bbls are slightly off face, but action is tight. Trigger works. Number 4 grade guns are extremely scarce with a total of 455 being produced, the majority being later ejector guns. 4-46251 MGM51 (10,000-15,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012

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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	2561	$0.00	EARLY L. C. SMITH GRADE 4 GAME GUN WITH SINGLE TRIGGER AND TWO SETS OF BARRELS. SN 38129. (1894) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 30″ and 24″ Damascus bbls. 30″ bbls with broad matted game rib have gold line inlaid at junction of rib and breech section, unmatted portion engraved “Hunter Arms Co. Makers Fulton N. Y.” Bbl flats and rotary extractor lug are stamped with SN. “4” (grade) is stamped on splinter. 24″ bbls are unmarked on rib or tops. SN is over-stamped to match 30″ bbls on flats and extractor lug. “2” is stamped on loop and splinter. This set of bbls is fitted with two ivory beads. Case hardened action is stamped with SN and patent dates on water table, the latest being October 5 ’86, and is engraved with typical grade 4 treatment of setter and pointer in ovals on lockplates, which are also engraved “L. C. Smith”. These well rendered dogs are highlighted by flourishes of well cut scroll, and floral accents. Trigger guard has scene of pair of snipe on bow, and SN at grip. Gun has been fitted, undoubtedly by the factory, with Hunters one trigger, which is so marked on trigger plate. Selector is to right of trigger, and marked “L” and “R”. Nicely marbled European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13-5/8″ over leather faced open sided red recoil pad, and features modified point pattern checkering with beaded borders with flourishes extending into butt. Pistol grip is finished with plain hard rubber cap, which has inset gold oval engraved with initials “W E W”. Matching splinter forend has inset ebony schnabeled tip with hard rubber dogs head central medallion. 30″ BBLS: Bore diameter: left -.731, right -.729. Bore restrictions: left -.040, right -.040. Wall thickness: left -.030, right -.032. Drop at heel: 2-13/16″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 7 lbs. 8 oz, LOP 13-5/8″. 24″ BBLS: Bore diameter: left -.735, right -.731. Bore restrictions: left -.000, right -.000. Wall thickness: left -.019, right -.031. Drop at heel: 3″, drop at comb: 1-11/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 14 oz, LOP 13-5/8″. CONDITION: Good. 30″ Bbls retain nearly all of a very fine re-brown, with excellent definition to pattern. 24″ Bbls retain a considerable amount of what appears to be orig brown. Action retains traces of case color in very protected areas with some bright silver fading to pewter and gray brown. Trigger guard is re-blued, engraving washed. Stocks retain most of an old rubbed oil finish with numerous minor marks, checkering nicely freshened. Bores are smooth, bright and shiny. Breech ends of 24″ bbls stand well above fences. 30″ Bbls are slightly off face, but action is tight. Trigger works. Number 4 grade guns are extremely scarce with a total of 455 being produced, the majority being later ejector guns. 4-46251 MGM51 (10,000-15,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012 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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