*JOHN M. OLIN’S L C SMITH SPECIALTY GRADE SINGLE TRIGGER EJECTOR GUN WITH EXTRA BARRELS AND CASE.

*JOHN M. OLIN’S L C SMITH SPECIALTY GRADE SINGLE TRIGGER EJECTOR GUN WITH EXTRA BARRELS AND CASE. SN 219673. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26″ and 28″ Barrels have standard L. C. Smith and Hunter Arms Company specialty markings. Bbl flats are stamped with SN and grade. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with “Nitro Steel” logos. Standard weight action has typical specialty grade engraving. Plain American walnut pistol grip buttstock measures 15″ over open sided “Hawkins” red pad. Splinter forends have typical L. C. Smith ejector latches. “2” is marked on one iron, which is also marked on loop of 26″ bbls. 28″ Bbls: Bore diameter: left -.727, right -.730. Bore restrictions: left -.028, right -.018. Wall thickness: left -.028, right -.023. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 7 lbs. 3 oz. LOP 15″. 26″ Bbl set “2”: Bore diameter: left -.727, right -.727. Bore restrictions: left -.018, right -.008. Wall thickness: left -..032, right -.037. Weight: 7 lbs. 2 oz. LOP 15″. Leather trunk case with riveted leather corners, is embossed “J. M. Olin. Alton, Ills.” on right side. Case is lined in brown cloth, and contains brass Powers 3-pc cleaning rod/ oiler/ turnscrew in original canvas bag, along with some mops, and Tomlinson bore cleaner. PROVENANCE: Factory letter with date of completion and also showing subsequent notation of “Western cartridge – Olin 1934″ indicating return for unspecified repairs. CONDITION: Very fine. 26″ Barrels retain nearly all their orig blue. 28″ Barrels have been re-blued, and show nearly all their matte finish. Action retains 30% orig case hardening color, balance having worn to a bright silver on bottom and sides. Lockplates retain 50 – 60% orig case color which was never very bright. Stocks retain most of an old rubbed oil finish over numerous marks and slight scratches. Checkering is worn and somewhat dirty. Forend of 26″ bbls shows considerably less wear. Bores are bright and shiny; left bbl of the 28” bbl set shows evidence of 2 or 3 dents being removed. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. Case leather has many areas of darkening, scuffing and areas with leather missing and flaking, and needs stabilization. handle is partially detached. Interior cloth is good, with a few areas rubbed through. Cleaning rod is excellent. 4-38882 MGM81 (3,000-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 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.

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	1260	$5,750.00	JOHN M. OLIN’S L C SMITH SPECIALTY GRADE SINGLE TRIGGER EJECTOR GUN WITH EXTRA BARRELS AND CASE. SN 219673. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26″ and 28″ Barrels have standard L. C. Smith and Hunter Arms Company specialty markings. Bbl flats are stamped with SN and grade. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with “Nitro Steel” logos. Standard weight action has typical specialty grade engraving. Plain American walnut pistol grip buttstock measures 15″ over open sided “Hawkins” red pad. Splinter forends have typical L. C. Smith ejector latches. “2” is marked on one iron, which is also marked on loop of 26″ bbls. 28″ Bbls: Bore diameter: left -.727, right -.730. Bore restrictions: left -.028, right -.018. Wall thickness: left -.028, right -.023. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 7 lbs. 3 oz. LOP 15″. 26″ Bbl set “2”: Bore diameter: left -.727, right -.727. Bore restrictions: left -.018, right -.008. Wall thickness: left -..032, right -.037. Weight: 7 lbs. 2 oz. LOP 15″. Leather trunk case with riveted leather corners, is embossed “J. M. Olin. Alton, Ills.” on right side. Case is lined in brown cloth, and contains brass Powers 3-pc cleaning rod/ oiler/ turnscrew in original canvas bag, along with some mops, and Tomlinson bore cleaner. PROVENANCE: Factory letter with date of completion and also showing subsequent notation of “Western cartridge – Olin 1934″ indicating return for unspecified repairs. CONDITION: Very fine. 26″ Barrels retain nearly all their orig blue. 28″ Barrels have been re-blued, and show nearly all their matte finish. Action retains 30% orig case hardening color, balance having worn to a bright silver on bottom and sides. Lockplates retain 50 – 60% orig case color which was never very bright. Stocks retain most of an old rubbed oil finish over numerous marks and slight scratches. Checkering is worn and somewhat dirty. Forend of 26″ bbls shows considerably less wear. Bores are bright and shiny; left bbl of the 28” bbl set shows evidence of 2 or 3 dents being removed. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. Case leather has many areas of darkening, scuffing and areas with leather missing and flaking, and needs stabilization. handle is partially detached. Interior cloth is good, with a few areas rubbed through. Cleaning rod is excellent. 4-38882 MGM81 (3,000-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 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.

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