*RARE L.C. SMITH 5E GRADE SIDE-BY-SIDE SHOTGUN.

*RARE L.C. SMITH 5E GRADE SIDE-BY-SIDE SHOTGUN. SN 212803. Cal. 16 ga. 28″ bbls, tapered, matted, concave rib with dual silver sighting beads, 2-9/16″ chambers, choked MOD / IMP-MOD, Hunter One trigger & ejectors. Top of right bbl marked “L.C. SMITH” and right bbl “HUNTER ARMS CO. INC. M’F’R’S FULTON, N.Y. U.S.A.”. Rib has gold strip 2″ from chamber. The fabulous grade 5 receiver is engraved with fine foliate arabesque scroll, “L.C. SMITH” & oval with 2 pointing setters in field scene on left plate, and 2 pointers on point in field scene on right. Behind each oval is a fine bouquet of flowers. Floral bouquet can also be found on each side of frame in front portion. Trigger plate & bottom of receiver are engraved with fine scroll & floral pattern. Trigger guard bow also carries scroll & floral design. Mounted with highly figured walnut, checkered pistol grip with hard rubber grip cap, serrated hard rubber butt & checkered beavertail forend. Bore diameter: left -.662, right -.662. Bore restrictions: left -.019, right -.018. Wall thickness: left -.027, right -.031. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 7 lbs. 3 oz. LOP 13-3/8″. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain most of a fine professional quality restored blue, with slight rub mark from forend & a few minor light handling marks. Receiver with crisp clean engraving & retains 30-40% orig case colors in protected areas, blended with silver/gray patina. Trigger guard has 50-60% orig blue, thinning at edges & moderately worn through grip area. Stock is sound with a few minor nicks & scratches, hairline crack & tiny chip behind right lock plate; missing tiny sliver on left side of top tang, with dark hand-worn patina finish through grip area & fine smooth hand-rubbed finish on balance. Forend is sound with usual minor scratches, tiny chip on bottom at forend iron & hairline crack at release escutcheon; slightly worn checkering & fine hand-worn patina finish. Mechanics are crisp with non-automatic safety, strong ejectors & nice shiny bores. Gun locks up tight, with lever to right. 4-33466 BDT190 (8,000-12,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2008

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
	1496	$10,925.00	RARE L.C. SMITH 5E GRADE SIDE-BY-SIDE SHOTGUN. SN 212803. Cal. 16 ga. 28″ bbls, tapered, matted, concave rib with dual silver sighting beads, 2-9/16″ chambers, choked MOD / IMP-MOD, Hunter One trigger & ejectors. Top of right bbl marked “L.C. SMITH” and right bbl “HUNTER ARMS CO. INC. M’F’R’S FULTON, N.Y. U.S.A.”. Rib has gold strip 2″ from chamber. The fabulous grade 5 receiver is engraved with fine foliate arabesque scroll, “L.C. SMITH” & oval with 2 pointing setters in field scene on left plate, and 2 pointers on point in field scene on right. Behind each oval is a fine bouquet of flowers. Floral bouquet can also be found on each side of frame in front portion. Trigger plate & bottom of receiver are engraved with fine scroll & floral pattern. Trigger guard bow also carries scroll & floral design. Mounted with highly figured walnut, checkered pistol grip with hard rubber grip cap, serrated hard rubber butt & checkered beavertail forend. Bore diameter: left -.662, right -.662. Bore restrictions: left -.019, right -.018. Wall thickness: left -.027, right -.031. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 7 lbs. 3 oz. LOP 13-3/8″. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain most of a fine professional quality restored blue, with slight rub mark from forend & a few minor light handling marks. Receiver with crisp clean engraving & retains 30-40% orig case colors in protected areas, blended with silver/gray patina. Trigger guard has 50-60% orig blue, thinning at edges & moderately worn through grip area. Stock is sound with a few minor nicks & scratches, hairline crack & tiny chip behind right lock plate; missing tiny sliver on left side of top tang, with dark hand-worn patina finish through grip area & fine smooth hand-rubbed finish on balance. Forend is sound with usual minor scratches, tiny chip on bottom at forend iron & hairline crack at release escutcheon; slightly worn checkering & fine hand-worn patina finish. Mechanics are crisp with non-automatic safety, strong ejectors & nice shiny bores. Gun locks up tight, with lever to right. 4-33466 BDT190 (8,000-12,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2008 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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