*L C SMITH “LONG RANGE” EJECTOR WILD FOWL GUN.

*L C SMITH “LONG RANGE” EJECTOR WILD FOWL GUN. SN RE72094. Cal. 12 ga. 3″ Chambers. 32″ Bbls. This gun was made in 1924, the first year that the famed “long range” guns were offered, and is not marked “long range” on bbl lump. Bbl flats are stamped “CHAMBERS” “3” “INCHES”, and correct reinforced splinter is fitted. Bbls feature matted, concave, tapered rib with two ivory sighting beads, have standard L C Smith/ Hunter Arms Co markings on tops. Bottoms of bbls are stamped “ARMOR STEEL”. Heavy field grade action is stamped “R. E” and SN along with “Field” on water table, and is case hardened with “L. C. Smith” stamped on each lockplate. Plain American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13-7/8″ over brown Decelerator pad, and features standard flat top checkering. Matching splinter ejector forend has typical L. C. Smith spring fastener with secondary ejector thumbpiece. Bore diameter: left-.732, right -.732. Bore restrictions: left -.043, right -.042. Wall thickness: left -.035, right -.034. Drop at heel: 2-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″ . Weight: 8 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 13-7/8″. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain 90% + orig blue, thinning a bit at normal wear point around forend, silvered at muzzles and breeches, with a few minor marks, with some scratches on left side of bbl near forend. A considerable amount of orig damascening is still on breech ends of bbls. Action and lockplates retain nearly all of their vivid orig case hardening color, and a considerable amount of orig varnish, silvered only on sides of fences, thumbpiece of top lever, and on sharpest edges. Trigger guard retains most of its orig blue, silvered on edges. Stocks retain most of an old oil finish, over a number of marks. There is a stabilized hairline crack behind left lockplate toe which is not uncommon on Long Range guns. Bores are excellent, with some minor spots of frosting, mostly toward breech end of left bbl. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. An exceptionally fine early example of these highly sought after shotguns, known for their extremely tight patterns. 4-46035 MGM280 (1,750-2,250)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012

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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	1134	$2,012.50	L C SMITH “LONG RANGE” EJECTOR WILD FOWL GUN. SN RE72094. Cal. 12 ga. 3″ Chambers. 32″ Bbls. This gun was made in 1924, the first year that the famed “long range” guns were offered, and is not marked “long range” on bbl lump. Bbl flats are stamped “CHAMBERS” “3” “INCHES”, and correct reinforced splinter is fitted. Bbls feature matted, concave, tapered rib with two ivory sighting beads, have standard L C Smith/ Hunter Arms Co markings on tops. Bottoms of bbls are stamped “ARMOR STEEL”. Heavy field grade action is stamped “R. E” and SN along with “Field” on water table, and is case hardened with “L. C. Smith” stamped on each lockplate. Plain American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13-7/8″ over brown Decelerator pad, and features standard flat top checkering. Matching splinter ejector forend has typical L. C. Smith spring fastener with secondary ejector thumbpiece. Bore diameter: left-.732, right -.732. Bore restrictions: left -.043, right -.042. Wall thickness: left -.035, right -.034. Drop at heel: 2-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″ . Weight: 8 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 13-7/8″. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain 90% + orig blue, thinning a bit at normal wear point around forend, silvered at muzzles and breeches, with a few minor marks, with some scratches on left side of bbl near forend. A considerable amount of orig damascening is still on breech ends of bbls. Action and lockplates retain nearly all of their vivid orig case hardening color, and a considerable amount of orig varnish, silvered only on sides of fences, thumbpiece of top lever, and on sharpest edges. Trigger guard retains most of its orig blue, silvered on edges. Stocks retain most of an old oil finish, over a number of marks. There is a stabilized hairline crack behind left lockplate toe which is not uncommon on Long Range guns. Bores are excellent, with some minor spots of frosting, mostly toward breech end of left bbl. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. An exceptionally fine early example of these highly sought after shotguns, known for their extremely tight patterns. 4-46035 MGM280 (1,750-2,250) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012 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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