RARE 8 GAUGE L. C. SMITH GRADE 2.

SN 37813. Cal. 8 ga. 3-1/2″ Chambers. 32″ Bbls have one tube Damascus, the other twist. Bbls are unmarked on tops, with only SN on bbl flats. “2” is stamped on splinter. Early type action with rotary extractor cam features non-automatic safety, bushed strikers, and double triggers. Action is engraved in transitional style with scattered sprays of scroll and line borders. “L. C. SMITH” is on each lockplate. Fiddle figured European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over basket-weave and dog embossed composition buttplate. Point pattern checkering with mullered borders is at grip. Splinter forend with horn tip has dogs head central medallion. Bore diameter: left-.795, right -.795. Bore restrictions: left -.042 (Full), right -.037 (Full). Minimum wall thickness: left -.050, right -.047. Drop at heel: 2-7/16″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 11 lbs. 4 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain a considerable amount of their orig brown with excellent definition to pattern, thinning overall. Action retains a considerable amount of its orig case hardening color where protected. The balance is a speckled gray to brown, as are lockplates. Stocks retain nearly all of a glossy refinish, checkering re-cut on forend. Buttstock is likely a well done, possibly factory replacement, matching wood of forend. Bores are fine with scattered light pitting. Action is tight. An interesting, early L. C. Smith. Only 31 “2” grade 8 gauges are mentioned in Houchins. 4-49538 MGM69 (10,000-20,000) – Lot 3477

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
	3477	$12,650.00	RARE 8 GAUGE L. C. SMITH GRADE 2. SN 37813. Cal. 8 ga. 3-1/2″ Chambers. 32″ Bbls have one tube Damascus, the other twist. Bbls are unmarked on tops, with only SN on bbl flats. “2” is stamped on splinter. Early type action with rotary extractor cam features non-automatic safety, bushed strikers, and double triggers. Action is engraved in transitional style with scattered sprays of scroll and line borders. “L. C. SMITH” is on each lockplate. Fiddle figured European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over basket-weave and dog embossed composition buttplate. Point pattern checkering with mullered borders is at grip. Splinter forend with horn tip has dogs head central medallion. Bore diameter: left-.795, right -.795. Bore restrictions: left -.042 (Full), right -.037 (Full). Minimum wall thickness: left -.050, right -.047. Drop at heel: 2-7/16″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 11 lbs. 4 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain a considerable amount of their orig brown with excellent definition to pattern, thinning overall. Action retains a considerable amount of its orig case hardening color where protected. The balance is a speckled gray to brown, as are lockplates. Stocks retain nearly all of a glossy refinish, checkering re-cut on forend. Buttstock is likely a well done, possibly factory replacement, matching wood of forend. Bores are fine with scattered light pitting. Action is tight. An interesting, early L. C. Smith. Only 31 “2” grade 8 gauges are mentioned in Houchins. 4-49538 MGM69 (10,000-20,000) – Lot 3477 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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RARE 8 GAUGE L. C. SMITH GRADE 2.