*L. C. SMITH ALL OPTION SPECIALTY GRADE TRAP.

SN RE84644. Cal. 12 GA 2-3/4” Chambers. 32” Bbls fitted with raised, ventilated rib are marked “L. C. SMITH Specialty GRADE” and “HUNTER ARMS CO INC M’F’R’S FULTON, N.Y., U.S.A.” on tops. There are sprays of scroll engraving at breech ends. Bbl flats are stamped with SN and grade. Bbls are fitted with reinforced splinter. Typical standard weight case hardened action with no safety, is fitted with Hunter “ONE TRIGGER”. Action and lockplates are engraved in “Specialty” style with spray of large shaded scroll surrounding game birds on lockplates; a pair of quail in grass on left, and a duck flying over marsh on right. “L. C. SMITH” is in Old English script at the front of each lockplate. Nicely fiddle figured American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/8” over black solid pad. Point pattern checkering with line borders wraps over top of grip. Matching short beavertail ejector forend with reinforcing bolt, has typical J-spring release with knurled button secondary in guitar shaped escutcheon. Bore diameter: left -.730, right -.729. Bore restrictions: left -.037 (full), right -.035 (full). Wall thickness: left -.032, right -.032. Drop at heel: 1-15/16″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 8 lbs 8 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. PROVENANCE: Factory letter confirming specifications. The William Smith Collection. 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: Fine, as partially refinished. Bbls retain essentially all of a dark satin re-blue. Action and lockplates retain approx. 30 – 40% of their orig case hardening color, balance a bright silver with small spots of oxidation. Stocks retain most of what appears to be orig finish considerably worn, with a few marks and some loss at butt with installation of new pad, checkering considerably worn. There are cracks behind both lockplates, as well as two 1” old cracks on right side of forend. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are slightly out of time. Trigger works. Twin beads are “certifiable pre-ban ivory”. 49312-65 MGM212 IVORY (4,500-6,500) – Lot 2331

Auction: Firearms - October 2015

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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	2331	$0.00	L. C. SMITH ALL OPTION SPECIALTY GRADE TRAP. SN RE84644. Cal. 12 GA 2-3/4” Chambers. 32” Bbls fitted with raised, ventilated rib are marked “L. C. SMITH Specialty GRADE” and “HUNTER ARMS CO INC M’F’R’S FULTON, N.Y., U.S.A.” on tops. There are sprays of scroll engraving at breech ends. Bbl flats are stamped with SN and grade. Bbls are fitted with reinforced splinter. Typical standard weight case hardened action with no safety, is fitted with Hunter “ONE TRIGGER”. Action and lockplates are engraved in “Specialty” style with spray of large shaded scroll surrounding game birds on lockplates; a pair of quail in grass on left, and a duck flying over marsh on right. “L. C. SMITH” is in Old English script at the front of each lockplate. Nicely fiddle figured American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/8” over black solid pad. Point pattern checkering with line borders wraps over top of grip. Matching short beavertail ejector forend with reinforcing bolt, has typical J-spring release with knurled button secondary in guitar shaped escutcheon. Bore diameter: left -.730, right -.729. Bore restrictions: left -.037 (full), right -.035 (full). Wall thickness: left -.032, right -.032. Drop at heel: 1-15/16″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 8 lbs 8 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. PROVENANCE: Factory letter confirming specifications. The William Smith Collection. 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: Fine, as partially refinished. Bbls retain essentially all of a dark satin re-blue. Action and lockplates retain approx. 30 – 40% of their orig case hardening color, balance a bright silver with small spots of oxidation. Stocks retain most of what appears to be orig finish considerably worn, with a few marks and some loss at butt with installation of new pad, checkering considerably worn. There are cracks behind both lockplates, as well as two 1” old cracks on right side of forend. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are slightly out of time. Trigger works. Twin beads are “certifiable pre-ban ivory”. 49312-65 MGM212 IVORY (4,500-6,500) – Lot 2331 Auction: Firearms - October 2015 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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*L. C. SMITH ALL OPTION SPECIALTY GRADE TRAP.