*RARE L.C. SMITH PREMIER GRADE TWO BARREL SET WITH CASE.

SN 220635. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. Two sets of 30″ bbls differentiated by “2” stamped on loop, forend wood, and iron under patent number of second set of bbls. Both sets have matted, concave game ribs engraved “L. C. SMITH PREMIER GRADE” on rib extensions. Tops of bbls are engraved “Monogram Steel” and “MADE TO ORDER BY THE Hunter Arms Co Inc FULTON, NY”. There are 2″ triangles of large scroll on the sides of each bbl intersected by gold inlaid lightning bolts. Muzzles are engraved with geometric bands and 1″ triangles of scroll. Engine turned bbl flats are engraved with SNs and “P”. Standard weight action is engraved with patent information, SN, and “P” on water table, and features non-automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), and Hunter One Trigger with selector on right side with “R” and “L” gold inlaid. Action and lockplates are engraved with nearly full coverage large shaded scroll with floral highlights and geometric borders. Fences are beautifully relief carved in open shaded acanthus scroll. Well detailed relief engraved oval vignettes of a dog are on each lockplate; a setter on left, and pointer on right. The portrait of a spaniel is on trigger plate. Scroll engraved trigger guard has inlaid gold signature “H.W. Jones” on bow, and SN on tang. Dense, crotch figured American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13-7/8″ over black basket weave solid Pachmayr pad. Fancy pattern borderless checkering wraps over grip. A large gold oval on toe line is engraved “H.W.Jones” (matching trigger guard bow) “From” “Braden Friends” “CHILE” “Dec 25 – 1917”. Each bbl set is accompanied by its own splinter ejector forend with inset ebony tip and guitar shaped secondary latch escutcheon. Checkering is of nearly full coverage with fleur-di-lis ribbons through patterns. Bbl set “unnumbered”: Bore diameter: left -.728, right -.728. Bore restrictions: left -.038 (full), right -.020 (Mod). Minimum wall thickness: left -.034, right -.029. Drop at heel: 1-15/16″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 7 lbs 11 oz. LOP: 13-7/8″. Bbl set no. “2”: Bore diameter: left -.729, right -.730. Bore restrictions: left -.034 (full), right -.034 (full). Minimum wall thickness: left -.030, right -.030. Drop at heel: 1-15/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs 7 oz. LOP: 13-7/8″. Oak and leather case with brass corners is lined in purple velvet with space for action and both bbl sets, and contains 3-pc brass C.M.Power cleaning rod, and some brushes. CONDITION: Very fine, as partially refinished and refurbished. Bbls retain nearly all of a fine quality satin rust blue over some light pits and marks, engraving still clear. Action and lockplates retain a considerable amount, perhaps as much as 30%, orig case hardening color, strong where protected behind fences, engraving very fine and sharp. Screw heads show considerable use. High quality newly made stock retains nearly all of its hand rubbed dull oil finish. Reset gold oval appears to be lightly re-engraved. Orig forends do not appear to have been refinished or re-checkered, checkering slightly worn, over 90% case hardening color remains on insides of engraved irons. Forend no. “2” has a fairly large gouge taken out of left rear. Bores are very fine, bright and shiny, with some very light frosting, especially in left bbl of set “2”. Action is tight with both sets of bbls. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. Case leather has a considerable amount of scuffing on edges, and marks overall. Handle is fair. Interior cloth is good with compressions and soiling from contact with gun and bbls, and needs a good dusting. Cleaning rod is good. Premier grade guns are exceptionally rare, with a total of 28 being produced, 21 in 12 ga, but how many with two sets of bbls? This may be the only one. 4-53997 (30,000-50,000) – Lot 2593

Auction: Firearms - March 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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	2593	$46,000.00	RARE L.C. SMITH PREMIER GRADE TWO BARREL SET WITH CASE. SN 220635. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. Two sets of 30″ bbls differentiated by “2” stamped on loop, forend wood, and iron under patent number of second set of bbls. Both sets have matted, concave game ribs engraved “L. C. SMITH PREMIER* GRADE” on rib extensions. Tops of bbls are engraved “Monogram Steel” and “MADE TO ORDER BY THE Hunter Arms Co Inc FULTON, NY”. There are 2″ triangles of large scroll on the sides of each bbl intersected by gold inlaid lightning bolts. Muzzles are engraved with geometric bands and 1″ triangles of scroll. Engine turned bbl flats are engraved with SNs and “P”. Standard weight action is engraved with patent information, SN, and “P” on water table, and features non-automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), and Hunter One Trigger with selector on right side with “R” and “L” gold inlaid. Action and lockplates are engraved with nearly full coverage large shaded scroll with floral highlights and geometric borders. Fences are beautifully relief carved in open shaded acanthus scroll. Well detailed relief engraved oval vignettes of a dog are on each lockplate; a setter on left, and pointer on right. The portrait of a spaniel is on trigger plate. Scroll engraved trigger guard has inlaid gold signature “H.W. Jones” on bow, and SN on tang. Dense, crotch figured American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13-7/8″ over black basket weave solid Pachmayr pad. Fancy pattern borderless checkering wraps over grip. A large gold oval on toe line is engraved “H.W.Jones” (matching trigger guard bow) “From” “Braden Friends” “CHILE” “Dec 25 – 1917”. Each bbl set is accompanied by its own splinter ejector forend with inset ebony tip and guitar shaped secondary latch escutcheon. Checkering is of nearly full coverage with fleur-di-lis ribbons through patterns. Bbl set “unnumbered”: Bore diameter: left -.728, right -.728. Bore restrictions: left -.038 (full), right -.020 (Mod). Minimum wall thickness: left -.034, right -.029. Drop at heel: 1-15/16″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 7 lbs 11 oz. LOP: 13-7/8″. Bbl set no. “2”: Bore diameter: left -.729, right -.730. Bore restrictions: left -.034 (full), right -.034 (full). Minimum wall thickness: left -.030, right -.030. Drop at heel: 1-15/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs 7 oz. LOP: 13-7/8″. Oak and leather case with brass corners is lined in purple velvet with space for action and both bbl sets, and contains 3-pc brass C.M.Power cleaning rod, and some brushes. CONDITION: Very fine, as partially refinished and refurbished. Bbls retain nearly all of a fine quality satin rust blue over some light pits and marks, engraving still clear. Action and lockplates retain a considerable amount, perhaps as much as 30%, orig case hardening color, strong where protected behind fences, engraving very fine and sharp. Screw heads show considerable use. High quality newly made stock retains nearly all of its hand rubbed dull oil finish. Reset gold oval appears to be lightly re-engraved. Orig forends do not appear to have been refinished or re-checkered, checkering slightly worn, over 90% case hardening color remains on insides of engraved irons. Forend no. “2” has a fairly large gouge taken out of left rear. Bores are very fine, bright and shiny, with some very light frosting, especially in left bbl of set “2”. Action is tight with both sets of bbls. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. Case leather has a considerable amount of scuffing on edges, and marks overall. Handle is fair. Interior cloth is good with compressions and soiling from contact with gun and bbls, and needs a good dusting. Cleaning rod is good. Premier grade guns are exceptionally rare, with a total of 28 being produced, 21 in 12 ga, but how many with two sets of bbls? This may be the only one. 4-53997 (30,000-50,000) – Lot 2593 Auction: Firearms - March 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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*RARE L.C. SMITH PREMIER GRADE TWO BARREL SET WITH CASE.