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1643
$4,312.50

*EARLY L.C. SMITH 4E.

SN 996. 12 ga. 30″ Damascus bbls, 3″ chambers (extended to this length) CHOKED: Full/Full. Ribs, double triggers, automatic ejectors, automatic safety. Capped pistol grip buttstock, checkered in fancy 2-pt pattern with large gold colored oval in stock marked “Henry Devery/4359 Darien St./Phila. PA.” with 14″ LOP over serrated lined HRBP. Splinter forearm with banjo roll type release and ebony tip, near full coverage checkered with diamond in center surrounding opener. Lock plate are beautifully game scene engraved with a setter on left, pointer on right, surrounded by light scroll and floral engraving. Bottom of frame is lightly scroll engraved. Two quail on trigger guard bow. WEIGHT: 7 lbs. 10 oz. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Very good as partially refurbished. Bbls retain 60-70% light orig Damascus pattern with minor staining and light handling marks. Receiver retains a hint or two of orig case color, engraving is mostly sharp. Trigger guard has been re-blued, engraving lightly buffed and retains most of its refurbished finish. Buttstock and forearm have been refurbished, checkering recut, and retain most of their modern custom finish. Mechanics are excellent. Bores are bright and shiny with a few scattered pits. “Certifiable pre-ban ivory” front bead sight. 49598-4 JSL255 IVORY (2,250-3,500) – Lot 1643


Auction: Firearms - October 2015
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