*AS FOUND, L.C. SMITH MONOGRAM DOUBLE TRAP GUN WITH CASE AND SHIPPING BOX.

SN RE-124087. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 32″ Bbls with raised, matted, ventilated rib are engraved “L. C. SMITH Monogram GRADE” on rear portion of rib. Tops of bbls are engraved “SIR JOSEPH WHITWORTH FLUID COMPRESSED STEEL” on right, and “MADE TO ORDER BY THE Hunter Arms Co Inc FULTON, NY” on left. There are 2″ triangles of scroll engraving at breech end of bbls. Engine turned bbl flats are stamped with Hunter proofs, and engraved with SN and “M”. Bottoms of bbls are each stamped “62A” and with “sheaf of wheat” trademarks. Splinter is reinforced. Typical, standard frame, case hardened action has nicely filed molded beads around fences, and features non-automatic safety (S gold inlaid) and single selective trigger. Action is engraved with 80% coverage well cut medium and small scroll with rose bouquet highlights, surrounding nicely detailed oval vignettes of game birds; a covey of quail in meadow on left lockplate, a pair of ruffed grouse at edge of wood on right. Bottom of action has a small scene of four flying ducks. “L. C. SMITH” is at the bottom of each lockplate. Trigger plate is stamped “Hunter One Trigger”. Scroll engraved trigger guard has initials “W.B.R.” gold inlaid in Adirondack style as raised twigs. Trigger guard tang is engraved with scroll and SN, and extends to composition grip cap. Dense, dark, lightly figured European walnut capped pistol grip Monte Carlo buttstock measures 14-3/4″ over leather faced Silver pad over thin white line and 1/4″ black spacer. Stock features fleur-di-lis type checkering with fancy border. Broad, short, beavertail ejector forend has knurled secondary release in oval escutcheon. Bore diameter: left-.724, right -.724. Bore restrictions: left -.036 (full), right -.036 (full). Minimum wall thickness: left -.034, right -.037. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at rear of Monte Carlo: 1-13/16″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 8 lbs. 9 oz. LOP: 14-3/4″. Abercrombie & Fitch marked VC leather case with stitched leather corners is lined in burgundy cloth and contains 2 spare mainsprings, top lever spring, 3 ejector springs, one cocking rod, and a pair of firing pins. Gun is also accompanied by orig shipping box from Abercrombie & Fitch. PROVENANCE: Various paperwork pertaining to this gun including original check stub, orig invoice, and correspondence with factory, including mailing envelope, as well as LC Smith catalog with mailing envelope, and 1935 price list. Hang tags for gun and case. This gun is amongst the most well documented L.C. Smith guns ever offered at auction. The paperwork, letters, catalogs, and correspondence that come with this gun is simply an incredible find! CONDITION: Fine, as found. Bbls retain over 90% orig blue with light flecking overall, silvered on sharp edges. Action retains approx 60% orig case hardening color, vivid where protected, blending to silver and pewter gray from normal handling wear. Stocks retain most of an old oil refinish. Pistol grip has been replaced. Checkering nicely matched. Overall checkering is considerably worn. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. Case leather is considerably darkened, and has a number of scuffs and marks. Six leather corners are missing. Handle is good with stapled repairs. Interior cloth is good with numerous marks, rubs, and compressions. Spare parts are good. Box shows moisture damage and is dark. Label is good. Truly a wonderful and incredibly well documented L.C. Smith. 4-50437 MGM122 (12,500-22,500) – Lot 2386

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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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	2386	$0.00	AS FOUND, L.C. SMITH MONOGRAM DOUBLE TRAP GUN WITH CASE AND SHIPPING BOX. SN RE-124087. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 32″ Bbls with raised, matted, ventilated rib are engraved “L. C. SMITH Monogram* GRADE” on rear portion of rib. Tops of bbls are engraved “SIR JOSEPH WHITWORTH FLUID COMPRESSED STEEL” on right, and “MADE TO ORDER BY THE Hunter Arms Co Inc FULTON, NY” on left. There are 2″ triangles of scroll engraving at breech end of bbls. Engine turned bbl flats are stamped with Hunter proofs, and engraved with SN and “M”. Bottoms of bbls are each stamped “62A” and with “sheaf of wheat” trademarks. Splinter is reinforced. Typical, standard frame, case hardened action has nicely filed molded beads around fences, and features non-automatic safety (S gold inlaid) and single selective trigger. Action is engraved with 80% coverage well cut medium and small scroll with rose bouquet highlights, surrounding nicely detailed oval vignettes of game birds; a covey of quail in meadow on left lockplate, a pair of ruffed grouse at edge of wood on right. Bottom of action has a small scene of four flying ducks. “L. C. SMITH” is at the bottom of each lockplate. Trigger plate is stamped “Hunter One Trigger”. Scroll engraved trigger guard has initials “W.B.R.” gold inlaid in Adirondack style as raised twigs. Trigger guard tang is engraved with scroll and SN, and extends to composition grip cap. Dense, dark, lightly figured European walnut capped pistol grip Monte Carlo buttstock measures 14-3/4″ over leather faced Silver pad over thin white line and 1/4″ black spacer. Stock features fleur-di-lis type checkering with fancy border. Broad, short, beavertail ejector forend has knurled secondary release in oval escutcheon. Bore diameter: left-.724, right -.724. Bore restrictions: left -.036 (full), right -.036 (full). Minimum wall thickness: left -.034, right -.037. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at rear of Monte Carlo: 1-13/16″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 8 lbs. 9 oz. LOP: 14-3/4″. Abercrombie & Fitch marked VC leather case with stitched leather corners is lined in burgundy cloth and contains 2 spare mainsprings, top lever spring, 3 ejector springs, one cocking rod, and a pair of firing pins. Gun is also accompanied by orig shipping box from Abercrombie & Fitch. PROVENANCE: Various paperwork pertaining to this gun including original check stub, orig invoice, and correspondence with factory, including mailing envelope, as well as LC Smith catalog with mailing envelope, and 1935 price list. Hang tags for gun and case. This gun is amongst the most well documented L.C. Smith guns ever offered at auction. The paperwork, letters, catalogs, and correspondence that come with this gun is simply an incredible find! CONDITION: Fine, as found. Bbls retain over 90% orig blue with light flecking overall, silvered on sharp edges. Action retains approx 60% orig case hardening color, vivid where protected, blending to silver and pewter gray from normal handling wear. Stocks retain most of an old oil refinish. Pistol grip has been replaced. Checkering nicely matched. Overall checkering is considerably worn. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. Case leather is considerably darkened, and has a number of scuffs and marks. Six leather corners are missing. Handle is good with stapled repairs. Interior cloth is good with numerous marks, rubs, and compressions. Spare parts are good. Box shows moisture damage and is dark. Label is good. Truly a wonderful and incredibly well documented L.C. Smith. 4-50437 MGM122 (12,500-22,500) – Lot 2386 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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*AS FOUND, L.C. SMITH MONOGRAM DOUBLE TRAP GUN WITH CASE AND SHIPPING BOX.