*L. C. SMITH EAGLE GRADE WITH SINGLE TRIGGER, VENTILATED RIB, AND BEAVERTAIL FOREND.

SN RE85365. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 32″ Bbls with raised, matted, ventilated rib are engraved with typical L. C. Smith and Hunter Arms information on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with SN, “E”, and Hunter proofs. “Nitro Steel” logos are on bottom of bbls. Splinter is of reinforced type. Case hardened, standard weight action features non-automatic safety and Hunter one trigger. It is engraved in typical “Eagle” style with simple, medium scroll framing vignettes of semi-relief pheasant and duck flying through stippled background on each lockplate, and a perched eagle on top lever. Full capped pistol grip American walnut stock has vibrant flame figure on right side, a bit subdued on left. Stock features broad Monte Carlo comb and measures 14-3/8″ over leather faced Silver type pad. Standard point pattern checkering continues over grip. Matching schnabeled beavertail forend has guitar shaped secondary release. Bore diameter: left-.726, right -.725. Bore restrictions: left -.035 (Full), right -.030 (Full). Minimum wall thickness: left -.032, right -.031. Drop at heel: 1-5/8″, rear of Monte Carlo: 1-5/16″, drop at comb: 1-5/16″. Weight: 8 lbs. 6 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. PROVENANCE: Marlin Firearms Co letter with all specifications matching this gun and stating it was shipped Sept 18, 1925. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, retaining nearly all of its orig finishes on wood and metal, with only the slightest of light marks and silvering of sharp edges. There are incipient cracks behind lockplates on both sides of buttstock. Some oil has been rubbed into butt after installation of new pad. Bores are excellent. Mechanically crisp. As fine an example of this scarce gun (581 made) as one could hope to find in trap configuration, as most were heavily used. 4-51002 MGM76 (7,500-12,500) – Lot 3471

Auction: Firearms - Spring 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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	3471	$9,200.00	L. C. SMITH EAGLE GRADE WITH SINGLE TRIGGER, VENTILATED RIB, AND BEAVERTAIL FOREND. SN RE85365. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 32″ Bbls with raised, matted, ventilated rib are engraved with typical L. C. Smith and Hunter Arms information on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with SN, “E”, and Hunter proofs. “Nitro Steel” logos are on bottom of bbls. Splinter is of reinforced type. Case hardened, standard weight action features non-automatic safety and Hunter one trigger. It is engraved in typical “Eagle” style with simple, medium scroll framing vignettes of semi-relief pheasant and duck flying through stippled background on each lockplate, and a perched eagle on top lever. Full capped pistol grip American walnut stock has vibrant flame figure on right side, a bit subdued on left. Stock features broad Monte Carlo comb and measures 14-3/8″ over leather faced Silver type pad. Standard point pattern checkering continues over grip. Matching schnabeled beavertail forend has guitar shaped secondary release. Bore diameter: left-.726, right -.725. Bore restrictions: left -.035 (Full), right -.030 (Full). Minimum wall thickness: left -.032, right -.031. Drop at heel: 1-5/8″, rear of Monte Carlo: 1-5/16″, drop at comb: 1-5/16″. Weight: 8 lbs. 6 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. PROVENANCE: Marlin Firearms Co letter with all specifications matching this gun and stating it was shipped Sept 18, 1925. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, retaining nearly all of its orig finishes on wood and metal, with only the slightest of light marks and silvering of sharp edges. There are incipient cracks behind lockplates on both sides of buttstock. Some oil has been rubbed into butt after installation of new pad. Bores are excellent. Mechanically crisp. As fine an example of this scarce gun (581 made) as one could hope to find in trap configuration, as most were heavily used. 4-51002 MGM76 (7,500-12,500) – Lot 3471 Auction: Firearms - Spring 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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*L. C. SMITH EAGLE GRADE WITH SINGLE TRIGGER, VENTILATED RIB, AND BEAVERTAIL FOREND.