*HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION L. C. SMITH EAGLE GRADE.

SN FWE20363. Cal. 12 ga. 2-5/8″ Chambers. 28″ Bbls with concave, matted rib, are marked with typical L. C. Smith and Hunter Arms information on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with SN and “E”. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with nitro steel logos. Featherweight case hardened action with non-automatic safety and double triggers, is engraved in typical “Eagle” style with simple medium scroll surrounding usual semi-relief game birds in flight through stippled background; a pheasant is on left, and a duck is on right lockplate. A perched eagle is relief engraved on top lever. Blued trigger guard has SN at grip. Nicely stump figured American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 15-3/8″ over dark leather covered pad, over 5/16″ spacer (length to end of wood is 13-3/4″). Standard point pattern checkering is at grip. Matching splinter ejector forend has inset ebony tip and guitar shaped secondary release. Bore diameter: left-.727, right -.728. Bore restrictions: left -.033 (Full), right -.026 (I Mod). Minimum wall thickness: left -.032, right -.022. Drop at heel: 2-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 7 lbs. 2 oz. LOP: 15-3/8″. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of John Houchins. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine. Bbls retain essentially all of their orig blue, with very few light marks, and slight thinning at normal carry point. Action retains over 95% orig vibrant case hardening color, silvered on fences and sharp edges. Lockplates retain essentially all of their color. Trigger guard retains nearly all of its orig blue. Stocks retain essentially all of what appears to be their orig finish, grain slightly open, with some minor light marks and rubs. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are slightly out of time. A fine example of this scarce gun, with only around 580 “Eagle” grades produced. 4-50875 MGM238 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3473

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
	3473	$7,187.50	HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION L. C. SMITH EAGLE GRADE. SN FWE20363. Cal. 12 ga. 2-5/8″ Chambers. 28″ Bbls with concave, matted rib, are marked with typical L. C. Smith and Hunter Arms information on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with SN and “E”. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with nitro steel logos. Featherweight case hardened action with non-automatic safety and double triggers, is engraved in typical “Eagle” style with simple medium scroll surrounding usual semi-relief game birds in flight through stippled background; a pheasant is on left, and a duck is on right lockplate. A perched eagle is relief engraved on top lever. Blued trigger guard has SN at grip. Nicely stump figured American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 15-3/8″ over dark leather covered pad, over 5/16″ spacer (length to end of wood is 13-3/4″). Standard point pattern checkering is at grip. Matching splinter ejector forend has inset ebony tip and guitar shaped secondary release. Bore diameter: left-.727, right -.728. Bore restrictions: left -.033 (Full), right -.026 (I Mod). Minimum wall thickness: left -.032, right -.022. Drop at heel: 2-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 7 lbs. 2 oz. LOP: 15-3/8″. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of John Houchins. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine. Bbls retain essentially all of their orig blue, with very few light marks, and slight thinning at normal carry point. Action retains over 95% orig vibrant case hardening color, silvered on fences and sharp edges. Lockplates retain essentially all of their color. Trigger guard retains nearly all of its orig blue. Stocks retain essentially all of what appears to be their orig finish, grain slightly open, with some minor light marks and rubs. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are slightly out of time. A fine example of this scarce gun, with only around 580 “Eagle” grades produced. 4-50875 MGM238 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3473 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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*HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION L. C. SMITH EAGLE GRADE.