MASSIVE SYRACUSE L.C. SMITH HAMMERLESS TEN BORE QUALITY 2 SHOTGUN.

MASSIVE SYRACUSE L.C. SMITH HAMMERLESS TEN BORE QUALITY 2 SHOTGUN. SN 20541. Cal. 10 ga. 3″ Chambers. 32″ Fine Damascus bbls with matted, concave rib, are not maker marked. SN and grade are stamped on bbl flats. Patent dates, SN and grade are on water table. Case hardened, robust, hammerless action features automatic safety and double triggers. Action and lockplates are engraved with line borders, lockplates with central scroll flourish, and “L. C. Smith”. Trigger guard with flourish of scroll on bow, has SN at grip. Lightly figured European walnut round knob, semi pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over orig hard rubber buttplate, with embossed checkering, and dog and falling goose scene between “THE L. C. SMITH” and “TRAP GUN”. Matching splinter forend with J-spring release, has nicely shaped ebony tip. Bore diameter: left-.795, right -.795. Bore restrictions: left -.030 (Mod), right -.036 (Full). Wall thickness: left -.040, right -.040. Drop at heel: 3″, drop at comb: 1-15/16″. Weight: 10 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain over 90% orig brown, with excellent definition to pattern, with a number of light scratches, silvering at muzzles, and thinning at normal carry area above forend. Action retains 85 – 90% orig case hardening color, thinning and silvering slightly on beads, fences, and bottom. Lockplates retain essentially all of their orig vivid color, with some spotting on left plate. Stocks retain most of what appears to be their orig finish with some added oil, over light handling marks and scratches. Wood is slightly rounded at juncture with buttplate. Checkering is slightly worn. Bores are fine, with light frosting throughout, and have a few scattered light pits. These heavy large bore guns were often used in harsh environments, and seldom found in this high state of orig condition. 4-49296 MGM224 (2,000-3,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2013

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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	1404	$2,875.00	MASSIVE SYRACUSE L.C. SMITH HAMMERLESS TEN BORE QUALITY 2 SHOTGUN. SN 20541. Cal. 10 ga. 3″ Chambers. 32″ Fine Damascus bbls with matted, concave rib, are not maker marked. SN and grade are stamped on bbl flats. Patent dates, SN and grade are on water table. Case hardened, robust, hammerless action features automatic safety and double triggers. Action and lockplates are engraved with line borders, lockplates with central scroll flourish, and “L. C. Smith”. Trigger guard with flourish of scroll on bow, has SN at grip. Lightly figured European walnut round knob, semi pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over orig hard rubber buttplate, with embossed checkering, and dog and falling goose scene between “THE L. C. SMITH” and “TRAP GUN”. Matching splinter forend with J-spring release, has nicely shaped ebony tip. Bore diameter: left-.795, right -.795. Bore restrictions: left -.030 (Mod), right -.036 (Full). Wall thickness: left -.040, right -.040. Drop at heel: 3″, drop at comb: 1-15/16″. Weight: 10 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain over 90% orig brown, with excellent definition to pattern, with a number of light scratches, silvering at muzzles, and thinning at normal carry area above forend. Action retains 85 – 90% orig case hardening color, thinning and silvering slightly on beads, fences, and bottom. Lockplates retain essentially all of their orig vivid color, with some spotting on left plate. Stocks retain most of what appears to be their orig finish with some added oil, over light handling marks and scratches. Wood is slightly rounded at juncture with buttplate. Checkering is slightly worn. Bores are fine, with light frosting throughout, and have a few scattered light pits. These heavy large bore guns were often used in harsh environments, and seldom found in this high state of orig condition. 4-49296 MGM224 (2,000-3,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2013 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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