*SCARCE 10 GAUGE L. C. SMITH IDEAL GRADE.

SN 355686. Cal. 10 ga. 2-7/8″ Chambers. 32″ Damascus bbls with slightly raised, matted, concave rib have typical L. C. Smith grade and address markings on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with SN and “I”, bottoms of bbls with “5” and “2”. Robust action features automatic safety and double triggers, and is an early example of the post 1913 “Ideal” grade, with large foliate engraving with wiggle and line borders. Nicely fiddle figured European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over ribbed composition buttplate. Point pattern checkering with beaded borders is at grip. Matching splinter forend with inset ebony tip has seldom seen Curtis patent secondary catch. Bore diameter: left-.774, right -.773. Bore restrictions: left -.055 (Full), right -.055 (Full). Minimum wall thickness: left -.045, right -.040. Drop at heel: 2-3/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 9 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain 70 – 80% orig brown with excellent definition to pattern. Action and lockplates retain approx 60 – 70% of their muted case hardening color, they have been re-lacquered. Stocks retain most of what appears to be their orig finish, augmented with rubbed in oil over a number of light marks. Checkering re-cut. Bores are very fine, shiny, with a few scattered light pits. Action is tight. A fine 10 bore with good dimensions, with only 153 made in this grade. 4-49531 MGM71 (1,750-2,750) – Lot 3479

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
	3479	$2,587.50	SCARCE 10 GAUGE L. C. SMITH IDEAL GRADE. SN 355686. Cal. 10 ga. 2-7/8″ Chambers. 32″ Damascus bbls with slightly raised, matted, concave rib have typical L. C. Smith grade and address markings on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with SN and “I”, bottoms of bbls with “5” and “2”. Robust action features automatic safety and double triggers, and is an early example of the post 1913 “Ideal” grade, with large foliate engraving with wiggle and line borders. Nicely fiddle figured European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over ribbed composition buttplate. Point pattern checkering with beaded borders is at grip. Matching splinter forend with inset ebony tip has seldom seen Curtis patent secondary catch. Bore diameter: left-.774, right -.773. Bore restrictions: left -.055 (Full), right -.055 (Full). Minimum wall thickness: left -.045, right -.040. Drop at heel: 2-3/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 9 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain 70 – 80% orig brown with excellent definition to pattern. Action and lockplates retain approx 60 – 70% of their muted case hardening color, they have been re-lacquered. Stocks retain most of what appears to be their orig finish, augmented with rubbed in oil over a number of light marks. Checkering re-cut. Bores are very fine, shiny, with a few scattered light pits. Action is tight. A fine 10 bore with good dimensions, with only 153 made in this grade. 4-49531 MGM71 (1,750-2,750) – Lot 3479 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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*SCARCE 10 GAUGE L. C. SMITH IDEAL GRADE.