*HIGH CONDITION L. C. SMITH IDEAL GRADE EJECTOR GUN.

SN FWS56539. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Bbls with raised, flat, matted, single sighting plane rib, mounted with two ivory beads, are marked “L. C. SMITH – 12 GA. – Ideal – FULTON, N.Y. U.S.A.” on top of right bbl. Bbl flats are stamped “IDEAL 2-3/4 IN CHAMBER” and with SN and Hunter proofs. Bottoms of bbls are stamped “LONDON STEEL”. Typical, case hardened featherweight action features automatic safety and double triggers, and is engraved in “Ideal” grade style with large leaves on lockplates with some scroll flourishes with line and wiggle borders. Blued trigger guard has SN at grip. Plain American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over ribbed composition buttplate. Point pattern checkering with beaded borders is at grip. Matching swept beavertail ejector forend has secondary release with oval escutcheon. Bore diameter at muzzles: left-.727 , right -.727. Bore restrictions: left- .033 (Full), right-.035 (Full). Minimum wall thickness: left -.044, right -.044. Drop at heel: 2-9/16″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 7 lbs. 10 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of John Houchins. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with only a few light marks on bbls, slightest of edge wear on action, and lifting of varnish. Trigger guard is slightly silvered at grip, top lever, and thumbpiece. Stocks have a number of light marks and two deeper dark scratches on left side. Bores are excellent. Mechanically crisp. 4-50880 MGM240 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3478

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
	3478	$3,737.50	HIGH CONDITION L. C. SMITH IDEAL GRADE EJECTOR GUN. SN FWS56539. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Bbls with raised, flat, matted, single sighting plane rib, mounted with two ivory beads, are marked “L. C. SMITH – 12 GA. – Ideal – FULTON, N.Y. U.S.A.” on top of right bbl. Bbl flats are stamped “IDEAL 2-3/4 IN CHAMBER” and with SN and Hunter proofs. Bottoms of bbls are stamped “LONDON STEEL”. Typical, case hardened featherweight action features automatic safety and double triggers, and is engraved in “Ideal” grade style with large leaves on lockplates with some scroll flourishes with line and wiggle borders. Blued trigger guard has SN at grip. Plain American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over ribbed composition buttplate. Point pattern checkering with beaded borders is at grip. Matching swept beavertail ejector forend has secondary release with oval escutcheon. Bore diameter at muzzles: left-.727 , right -.727. Bore restrictions: left- .033 (Full), right-.035 (Full). Minimum wall thickness: left -.044, right -.044. Drop at heel: 2-9/16″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 7 lbs. 10 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of John Houchins. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with only a few light marks on bbls, slightest of edge wear on action, and lifting of varnish. Trigger guard is slightly silvered at grip, top lever, and thumbpiece. Stocks have a number of light marks and two deeper dark scratches on left side. Bores are excellent. Mechanically crisp. 4-50880 MGM240 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3478 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 CONDITION L. C. SMITH IDEAL GRADE EJECTOR GUN.