L.C. SMITH UPGRADED IDEAL DAMASCUS HAMMER DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN.

L.C. SMITH UPGRADED IDEAL DAMASCUS HAMMER DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN 151422. Beautiful old upgraded dbl with 30” star pattern Damascus bbls choked FULL/IMP-MOD with tapered, concave matted rib, sgl bead, crossbolt rib extension and extractor. Chambers are 2-3/4” and may have been opened up from 2-9/16”. Mounted with nicely figured, checkered, American walnut with splinter forearm and semi-pistol grip stock, 14-1/8” over a serrated, hard rubber buttplate. Receiver, lockplates & appended metal are engraved in typical Ideal patterns with maker’s name on each lockplate. Engraving has been enhanced. Bore diameter: left – .728, right – .728. Bore restrictions: left – .030, right – .027. Wall thickness: left – .032, right – .029. Drop at heel: 2-3/4”, drop at comb: 1-5/8”. Weight: 8 lbs. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter identifying this shotgun as originally a Field grade, 12 ga., with 32” Damascus bbls completed Feb. 22, 1907. Apparently the bbl length in records is a transcription error as the bbls on this shotun appear to be original. CONDITION: Very fine. As completely restored, bbls retain a rich chocolate Damascus pattern with slight muzzle & chamber edge wear. Receiver, lockplates & hammers have brilliant, orig style case colors with some artificially applied sharp edge wear. Wood is sound with minor nicks & scratches and retains most of a fine custom finish with some heat crazing on buttstock. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bores that have been lightly honed and have scattered pitting. 4-30177 JR172 (4,000-7,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2007

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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1415	$2,415.00	L.C. SMITH UPGRADED IDEAL DAMASCUS HAMMER DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN 151422. Beautiful old upgraded dbl with 30” star pattern Damascus bbls choked FULL/IMP-MOD with tapered, concave matted rib, sgl bead, crossbolt rib extension and extractor. Chambers are 2-3/4” and may have been opened up from 2-9/16”. Mounted with nicely figured, checkered, American walnut with splinter forearm and semi-pistol grip stock, 14-1/8” over a serrated, hard rubber buttplate. Receiver, lockplates & appended metal are engraved in typical Ideal patterns with maker’s name on each lockplate. Engraving has been enhanced. Bore diameter: left – .728, right – .728. Bore restrictions: left – .030, right – .027. Wall thickness: left – .032, right – .029. Drop at heel: 2-3/4”, drop at comb: 1-5/8”. Weight: 8 lbs. Accompanied by a Cody Firearms Museum letter identifying this shotgun as originally a Field grade, 12 ga., with 32” Damascus bbls completed Feb. 22, 1907. Apparently the bbl length in records is a transcription error as the bbls on this shotun appear to be original. CONDITION: Very fine. As completely restored, bbls retain a rich chocolate Damascus pattern with slight muzzle & chamber edge wear. Receiver, lockplates & hammers have brilliant, orig style case colors with some artificially applied sharp edge wear. Wood is sound with minor nicks & scratches and retains most of a fine custom finish with some heat crazing on buttstock. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bores that have been lightly honed and have scattered pitting. 4-30177 JR172 (4,000-7,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2007 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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