*SCARCE L. C. SMITH 4E.

SN 204982. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Bbls are engraved “HUNTER ARMS CO. FULTON N.Y.” on rear portion of broad, matted, concave rib. Bbl flats are stamped with SN and grade. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with nitro steel logos. Case hardened standard weight action features early style bushed firing pins, automatic safety and double triggers. It has nicely filed beads around fences, and is engraved with flourishes of scroll within line and geometric borders covering approx 60% of action. Scroll on lockplates surrounds oval vignettes of hunting dogs; a setter on left, and pointing pointer on right. “L.C. SMITH” is on front part of each lockplate. Blued trigger guard is engraved with pair of quail on bow, and has SN at grip. Well marbled and lightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over serrated composition buttplate. Point pattern wraparound checkering is at grip. Matching splinter ejector forend has inset black wood tip, and J-spring release with secondary knurled latch in guitar shaped escutcheon. Bore diameter: left-.726, right -.727. Bore restrictions: left -.017 (Lt. Mod), right -.005 (IC). Minimum wall thickness: left -.030, right -.031. Drop at heel: 2-9/16″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 15 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. PROVENANCE: Letter from Hunter Arms Co with specifications and stating that it was finished Jan. 22, 1905. CONDITION: Very fine, as partially refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of a fine satin rust blue over a few minor marks, and with one or two subsequent handling marks along side of rib. Action retains approx 80% muted color, as do lockplates. (This color was never vivid.) Trigger guard retains most of its orig blue with some light scratches, and silvering on sharp edges. Stocks retain nearly all of what appears to be their orig finish with numerous light nicks, bumps, and scratches, checkering lightly worn. Bores are excellent, with a hint of frosting. Action is tight. Ejectors are strong and in time. Approx 455 grade 4 guns were made between 1890 and 1912, 388 in 12 ga. It is interesting to note that fewer grade 4 guns were made than grade 5, with 484 grade 5 guns made. 4-53763 MGM264 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 2393

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Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014

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	2393	$8,625.00	SCARCE L. C. SMITH 4E. SN 204982. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Bbls are engraved “HUNTER ARMS CO. FULTON N.Y.” on rear portion of broad, matted, concave rib. Bbl flats are stamped with SN and grade. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with nitro steel logos. Case hardened standard weight action features early style bushed firing pins, automatic safety and double triggers. It has nicely filed beads around fences, and is engraved with flourishes of scroll within line and geometric borders covering approx 60% of action. Scroll on lockplates surrounds oval vignettes of hunting dogs; a setter on left, and pointing pointer on right. “L.C. SMITH” is on front part of each lockplate. Blued trigger guard is engraved with pair of quail on bow, and has SN at grip. Well marbled and lightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over serrated composition buttplate. Point pattern wraparound checkering is at grip. Matching splinter ejector forend has inset black wood tip, and J-spring release with secondary knurled latch in guitar shaped escutcheon. Bore diameter: left-.726, right -.727. Bore restrictions: left -.017 (Lt. Mod), right -.005 (IC). Minimum wall thickness: left -.030, right -.031. Drop at heel: 2-9/16″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 15 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. PROVENANCE: Letter from Hunter Arms Co with specifications and stating that it was finished Jan. 22, 1905. CONDITION: Very fine, as partially refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of a fine satin rust blue over a few minor marks, and with one or two subsequent handling marks along side of rib. Action retains approx 80% muted color, as do lockplates. (This color was never vivid.) Trigger guard retains most of its orig blue with some light scratches, and silvering on sharp edges. Stocks retain nearly all of what appears to be their orig finish with numerous light nicks, bumps, and scratches, checkering lightly worn. Bores are excellent, with a hint of frosting. Action is tight. Ejectors are strong and in time. Approx 455 grade 4 guns were made between 1890 and 1912, 388 in 12 ga. It is interesting to note that fewer grade 4 guns were made than grade 5, with 484 grade 5 guns made. 4-53763 MGM264 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 2393 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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*SCARCE L. C. SMITH 4E.