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1223
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$6,612.50
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*SCARCE 32″ L.C. SMITH SPECIALTY GRADE SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN. SN FWE118086. Cal. 20ga, 32″ bbls, matted, tapered concave rib, single brass sighting bead, FULL/MOD chokes, 2-3/4″ chambers, Hunter One trigger and ejectors. Top of right bbl over chamber is marked “L.C. SMITH SPECIALTY GRADE”. Left bbl “HUNTER ARMS CO. INC. M’F’R’S FULTON, N.Y., U.S.A.” The feather weight frame has standard Specialty grade engraving with “L.C. SMITH” on forward end of each plate. Left plate has 2 quail sitting in grass surrounded by foliate scroll. Right plate with ducks in a pond, balance is fine foliate scroll. Mounted with nicely streaked walnut, checkered pistol grip, hard rubber grip cap, hard rubber buttplate with serrated center, checkered splinter fore-end with ebony tip insert and banjo escutcheon. Bore diameter: left -.612, right -.615. Bore restrictions: left -.020, right -.012. Wall thickness: left -.034, right -.033. Drop at heel:2-1/2″, drop at comb:1-1/2″. Weight: 6lbs. 10oz. LOP 14-1/2″. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Bbl retains 95-98% orig blue, some very minor muzzle wear, a few minor nicks and scratches, and some very light thinning in chamber area. Receiver retains 90-95% orig case colors, strong on sides and across top, thinning and blending with silver and brown patina across bottom. Trigger guard retains good, orig blue with slight thinning in grip area. Stock is sound with sharp, crisp checkering, slightly proud around locks and tangs, a couple minor handling marks, retaining a professional hand-rubbed finish. Fore-end is sound with sharp checkering, a few minor handling marks, retaining orig varnish finish. Mechanics are good with non-automatic safety, strong ejectors, and bright shiny bores. 4-42125 BDT236 (5,000-7,000)
Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011 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. |