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3483
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$8,625.00
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*HIGH CONDITION “WILD FOWL” L. C. SMITH FIELD GRADE WITH 32 INCH BARRELS.SN R197613. Cal. 12 ga. 3″ Chambers. 32″ Bbls with concave, matted rib, are marked “L. C. SMITH – Field GRADE” and “HUNTER ARMS CO. INC. M’F’R’S – FULTON, N.Y. U.S.A.” on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with “W”, SN, “CHAMBERS 3 INCHES”, and Hunter proofs. Bottom of lump is stamped “WILD FOWL”. Bottoms of bbls are stamped “ARMOR STEEL”. Typical, case hardened standard weight action is stamped with SN and “W” on water table, features automatic safety and double triggers, and is unengraved. “L. C. SMITH” is stamped on the front of each lockplate. Plain American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14″ over ribbed composition buttplate. Point pattern checkering with beaded borders is at grip. Matching splinter forend has J-spring release. Bore diameter at muzzles: left-.730, right -.727. Bore restrictions: left- .031 (Full), right-.032 (Full). Minimum wall thickness: left -.040, right -.039. Drop at heel: 2-7/16″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 8 lbs. 1 oz. LOP: 14″. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of John Houchins. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls have a few light marks. Action has slight edge wear, but retains nearly all of its orig color hardening, with some light spots. Trigger guard is slightly silvered on bow and flaked at grip. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig finish, with added oil as maintenance over some marks and scuffs. Bores are excellent. Action tight. A scarce long barreled L. C. Smith (most of this type are marked “long range”). 4-50906 MGM242 (2,250-4,250) – Lot 3483
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. |