*EXCEPTIONALLY RARE L.C. SMITH DELUXE GRADE SINGLE BARREL TRAP GUN WITH TWO SETS OF BARRELS, EXTRA STOCKS, CASE WITH SHIPPING BOXES, AND SHOOTING SWEATER/ JACKET.

SN 160190. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. Two sets of 32″ long bbls, one choked modified with file cut rib is marked “2” on loop, the other with matted rib is unmarked and choked full. (2nd bbl was ordered by orig owner, Mr. Rohde in 1940). Both bbls are fitted with raised, ventilated ribs mounted with two white beads, engraved “MADE TO ORDER BY THE Hunter Arms Co Inc FULTON, N.Y.” and gold inlaid “L. C. SMITH Deluxe” on rear portions. There are 3″ triangles of scroll engraving at breech ends and 1-1/2″ triangles at muzzles. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with nitro steel logos and engraved with SNs. Hunter proofs are on rear portions of engine turned lumps. Case hardened action features no safety, and rear position checkered trigger. Action is profusely engraved and gold inlaid in “Deluxe” style with near full coverage well cut scroll surrounding excellent sculpted relief carved gold inlaid dogs and birds in stippled backgrounds on sides and bottom; a pair of setters on left, three standing and two flying quail on right. An alert ruffed grouse in full relief on bottom of action stands on spruce bough with red gold cones. These game scenes are accented by red and yellow gold relief inlay of grapes, vines, and leaves. Most clusters of grapes are in red gold. This interesting motif surrounds grouse on bottom of action, and with accents at forward portion of action. It also appears on top lever, and extends from top of action around fence and onto forend iron. “Wm B. Rohde” is gold inlaid on trigger guard bow. Relief scroll engraving is on fence. Fiddle figured and well streaked European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock with slight Monte Carlo comb, measures 14-1/2″ over Silver type pad with white line and 1/4″ hard rubber spacer. Stock is checkered with fancy pattern resembling that of another known “Deluxe” grade pictured on p. 118 – 119 of LC SMITH SHOTGUNS by Lt. Col. William S. Brophy. This gun also has grape vine gold inlay, but the game and dog scenes differ. Each bbl set has its own tapered beavertail ejector forend with knurled secondary release in oval steel escutcheons. Interiors of irons are profusely engraved, and gold grapes are on bottoms. Also included are three additional buttstocks with different configurations of grip angle with various comb and toe pieces spliced in. (Trap shooting is a search for perfection.) None of these stocks have SN under trigger guard tang. Stock presently installed on gun is SNed in factory manner. (Mr. Rohde had a new stock factory made in 1940 when he ordered the extra bbl.) Checkering patterns on all stocks are similar, except one has fleur-di-lis extensions. Bbl set “full choked”: Bore diameter: .724. Bore restriction: .035. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at rear of Monte Carlo: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 8 lbs. 0 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. Bbl set no. “2”: Bore diameter: .727. Bore restrictions: .023 (Mod). Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at rear of Monte Carlo: 2-3/16″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 7 lbs. 15 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. (In correspondence with factory Mr. Rohde pointed out this difference in stock dimensions with new bbls, and did not seem to be very happy about it.) Custom fancy tooled leather case by Capt. A. H. Hardy of Beverly Hills, is lined in purple cloth, and has leather bound islands in bottom to position action and both sets of bbls. Hardy leather label is on central island. Owners name and address is on riveted brass oval on another island. Also included is very interesting shooting coat by Frank M. Troeh. This blue knit coat has had many trap shooting and gun club patches sewn on, including “North Jersey Gun Club”, “Quaker City Gun Club”, and “Berkeley – Carteret, of Ashley Park, NJ”, along with three 100 straight “shooting” patches from Western, Winchester, and Peters. Two shipping boxes from Abercrombie & Fitch to Mr. Rohdes also accompany gun. PROVENANCE: Various paperwork including invoices, hang tags, canceled check, correspondence with factory regarding purchase and subsequent work. This gun is amongst the most well documented L.C. Smith’s ever offered at auction! The paperwork, catalogs, and correspondence that goes with this gun is simply an incredible find! CONDITION: Very fine, as found. Bbls retain approx 90% of what appears to be orig blue, with numerous marks, rubs, areas of cleaning, and silvering on sharp edges. A considerable amount of orig damascening is on lumps. Action retains a considerable amount of orig case hardening color under some accumulated grime. Bottom and edges are silvered. Trigger guard retains some of what appears to be orig blue, but is considerably silvered at grip, and with remnants of rubber finger guard at rear of bow. Stocks retain nearly all of an old oil finish with numerous light marks and scratches. Older pad is petrified. Checkering shows slight wear. Bores are excellent. Action is slightly loose with orig bbl set, even with forend installed. Set no. “2” is tight with forend installed. Ejectors are strong. Extra stocks are fine. Case leather shows numerous scuffs, marks, and rubs. Leather covering of handle is a bit tattered. Interior cloth is fine. Leather guards for pockets of shooting jacket are torn, and a bit tattered, otherwise jacket is good, with some slight soiling and insect damage. (looks like soil will brush away). Zipper works. Patches are fine.Shipping boxes are foxed to brown. Labels are good. An exceptionally scarce top of the line gun, factory records indicate only 3 were made. The very best of the best for the American Sporting Gun Collector/Historian! 4-50436 MGM116 (80,000-150,000) – Lot 2385

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Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014

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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	2385	$0.00	EXCEPTIONALLY RARE L.C. SMITH DELUXE GRADE SINGLE BARREL TRAP GUN WITH TWO SETS OF BARRELS, EXTRA STOCKS, CASE WITH SHIPPING BOXES, AND SHOOTING SWEATER/ JACKET. SN 160190. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. Two sets of 32″ long bbls, one choked modified with file cut rib is marked “2” on loop, the other with matted rib is unmarked and choked full. (2nd bbl was ordered by orig owner, Mr. Rohde in 1940). Both bbls are fitted with raised, ventilated ribs mounted with two white beads, engraved “MADE TO ORDER BY THE Hunter Arms Co Inc FULTON, N.Y.” and gold inlaid “L. C. SMITH Deluxe” on rear portions. There are 3″ triangles of scroll engraving at breech ends and 1-1/2″ triangles at muzzles. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with nitro steel logos and engraved with SNs. Hunter proofs are on rear portions of engine turned lumps. Case hardened action features no safety, and rear position checkered trigger. Action is profusely engraved and gold inlaid in “Deluxe” style with near full coverage well cut scroll surrounding excellent sculpted relief carved gold inlaid dogs and birds in stippled backgrounds on sides and bottom; a pair of setters on left, three standing and two flying quail on right. An alert ruffed grouse in full relief on bottom of action stands on spruce bough with red gold cones. These game scenes are accented by red and yellow gold relief inlay of grapes, vines, and leaves. Most clusters of grapes are in red gold. This interesting motif surrounds grouse on bottom of action, and with accents at forward portion of action. It also appears on top lever, and extends from top of action around fence and onto forend iron. “Wm B. Rohde” is gold inlaid on trigger guard bow. Relief scroll engraving is on fence. Fiddle figured and well streaked European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock with slight Monte Carlo comb, measures 14-1/2″ over Silver type pad with white line and 1/4″ hard rubber spacer. Stock is checkered with fancy pattern resembling that of another known “Deluxe” grade pictured on p. 118 – 119 of LC SMITH SHOTGUNS by Lt. Col. William S. Brophy. This gun also has grape vine gold inlay, but the game and dog scenes differ. Each bbl set has its own tapered beavertail ejector forend with knurled secondary release in oval steel escutcheons. Interiors of irons are profusely engraved, and gold grapes are on bottoms. Also included are three additional buttstocks with different configurations of grip angle with various comb and toe pieces spliced in. (Trap shooting is a search for perfection.) None of these stocks have SN under trigger guard tang. Stock presently installed on gun is SNed in factory manner. (Mr. Rohde had a new stock factory made in 1940 when he ordered the extra bbl.) Checkering patterns on all stocks are similar, except one has fleur-di-lis extensions. Bbl set “full choked”: Bore diameter: .724. Bore restriction: .035. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at rear of Monte Carlo: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 8 lbs. 0 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. Bbl set no. “2”: Bore diameter: .727. Bore restrictions: .023 (Mod). Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at rear of Monte Carlo: 2-3/16″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 7 lbs. 15 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. (In correspondence with factory Mr. Rohde pointed out this difference in stock dimensions with new bbls, and did not seem to be very happy about it.) Custom fancy tooled leather case by Capt. A. H. Hardy of Beverly Hills, is lined in purple cloth, and has leather bound islands in bottom to position action and both sets of bbls. Hardy leather label is on central island. Owners name and address is on riveted brass oval on another island. Also included is very interesting shooting coat by Frank M. Troeh. This blue knit coat has had many trap shooting and gun club patches sewn on, including “North Jersey Gun Club”, “Quaker City Gun Club”, and “Berkeley – Carteret, of Ashley Park, NJ”, along with three 100 straight “shooting” patches from Western, Winchester, and Peters. Two shipping boxes from Abercrombie & Fitch to Mr. Rohdes also accompany gun. PROVENANCE: Various paperwork including invoices, hang tags, canceled check, correspondence with factory regarding purchase and subsequent work. This gun is amongst the most well documented L.C. Smith’s ever offered at auction! The paperwork, catalogs, and correspondence that goes with this gun is simply an incredible find! CONDITION: Very fine, as found. Bbls retain approx 90% of what appears to be orig blue, with numerous marks, rubs, areas of cleaning, and silvering on sharp edges. A considerable amount of orig damascening is on lumps. Action retains a considerable amount of orig case hardening color under some accumulated grime. Bottom and edges are silvered. Trigger guard retains some of what appears to be orig blue, but is considerably silvered at grip, and with remnants of rubber finger guard at rear of bow. Stocks retain nearly all of an old oil finish with numerous light marks and scratches. Older pad is petrified. Checkering shows slight wear. Bores are excellent. Action is slightly loose with orig bbl set, even with forend installed. Set no. “2” is tight with forend installed. Ejectors are strong. Extra stocks are fine. Case leather shows numerous scuffs, marks, and rubs. Leather covering of handle is a bit tattered. Interior cloth is fine. Leather guards for pockets of shooting jacket are torn, and a bit tattered, otherwise jacket is good, with some slight soiling and insect damage. (looks like soil will brush away). Zipper works. Patches are fine.Shipping boxes are foxed to brown. Labels are good. An exceptionally scarce top of the line gun, factory records indicate only 3 were made. The very best of the best for the American Sporting Gun Collector/Historian! 4-50436 MGM116 (80,000-150,000) – Lot 2385 Click here to view provenance Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014 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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*EXCEPTIONALLY RARE L.C. SMITH DELUXE GRADE SINGLE BARREL TRAP GUN WITH TWO SETS OF BARRELS, EXTRA STOCKS, CASE WITH SHIPPING BOXES, AND SHOOTING SWEATER/ JACKET.