*STUNNING LC SMITH 5E GRADE SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN.

*STUNNING LC SMITH 5E GRADE SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN. SN 211012. Cal. 12 ga. 30″ Nitro Steel bbls, tapered matted concave rib, dual ivory sighting beads, 2-3/4 chambers, FULL/FULL choke, ejectors, and Hunter One single selective trigger. Muzzle of bbls have narrow band of border engraving with matching band and 1-1/2″ wedge of scroll engraving at chambers on each bbl. Top rib is engraved “MADE TO ORDER BY THE HUNTER ARMS CO FULTON.N.Y.” followed by an engraved narrow gold band. Receiver is beautifully engraved on left plate of oval with 2 setters on point, with trees and grass in the background and left side with 2 pointers on point, both plates have a ribbon engraved “LC SMITH” with the balance in fine foliate scroll and a bouquet of flowers behind each oval. Bottom of receiver and trigger plate are engraved with bouquet of flowers surrounded by fine foliate scroll. Forward part of receiver on each side has a bouquet of flowers as well as the top of the receiver. Balance is done in fine foliate scroll. Top tang has “S” inlaid in gold at safety. Mounted with highly figured walnut, fully checkered splinter forend with ebony tip insert and engraved banjo shaped release. Checkered round knob pistol grip and brown Pachmayr vented recoil pad. Accompanying gun is a Cody Firearms Museum Marlin letter identifying as a 12 ga, 5E Grade, 30″ bbls, Whitworth steel, inspected by “McNight”, started inspection March 5, 1909 with no further information. Bore diameter: left -.729, right -.730. Bore restrictions: left -.033, right -.030. Wall thickness: left -.031, right -.025. Drop at heel: 2-5/8″, drop at comb: 1-3/4″. Weight: 7lbs. 12oz. LOP 14-1/8″. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Bbls retain 97-98% orig blue with some faint muzzle wear and a few light minor handling marks. Receiver retains 95-98% bright strong orig case colors with some minor thinning across bottom and sharp edges. Stock is sound with very nice checkering, some light nicks and scratches and retains nearly all of its fine orig finish. Forend is sound with some minor nicks and dents, very good checkering, a minor scratch near forend latch, and retains most of its fine orig finish. Mechanics are good except selector is stuck in right to left, non-auto safety, strong ejectors and bright shiny bores as this gun has seen very little use. 4-37670 BDT61 (6,000-10,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2009

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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	1391	$9,440.00	STUNNING LC SMITH 5E GRADE SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN. SN 211012. Cal. 12 ga. 30″ Nitro Steel bbls, tapered matted concave rib, dual ivory sighting beads, 2-3/4 chambers, FULL/FULL choke, ejectors, and Hunter One single selective trigger. Muzzle of bbls have narrow band of border engraving with matching band and 1-1/2″ wedge of scroll engraving at chambers on each bbl. Top rib is engraved “MADE TO ORDER BY THE HUNTER ARMS CO FULTON.N.Y.” followed by an engraved narrow gold band. Receiver is beautifully engraved on left plate of oval with 2 setters on point, with trees and grass in the background and left side with 2 pointers on point, both plates have a ribbon engraved “LC SMITH” with the balance in fine foliate scroll and a bouquet of flowers behind each oval. Bottom of receiver and trigger plate are engraved with bouquet of flowers surrounded by fine foliate scroll. Forward part of receiver on each side has a bouquet of flowers as well as the top of the receiver. Balance is done in fine foliate scroll. Top tang has “S” inlaid in gold at safety. Mounted with highly figured walnut, fully checkered splinter forend with ebony tip insert and engraved banjo shaped release. Checkered round knob pistol grip and brown Pachmayr vented recoil pad. Accompanying gun is a Cody Firearms Museum Marlin letter identifying as a 12 ga, 5E Grade, 30″ bbls, Whitworth steel, inspected by “McNight”, started inspection March 5, 1909 with no further information. Bore diameter: left -.729, right -.730. Bore restrictions: left -.033, right -.030. Wall thickness: left -.031, right -.025. Drop at heel: 2-5/8″, drop at comb: 1-3/4″. Weight: 7lbs. 12oz. LOP 14-1/8″. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Bbls retain 97-98% orig blue with some faint muzzle wear and a few light minor handling marks. Receiver retains 95-98% bright strong orig case colors with some minor thinning across bottom and sharp edges. Stock is sound with very nice checkering, some light nicks and scratches and retains nearly all of its fine orig finish. Forend is sound with some minor nicks and dents, very good checkering, a minor scratch near forend latch, and retains most of its fine orig finish. Mechanics are good except selector is stuck in right to left, non-auto safety, strong ejectors and bright shiny bores as this gun has seen very little use. 4-37670 BDT61 (6,000-10,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2009 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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