*RARE L.C. SMITH TRAP GRADE SIDE-BY-SIDE SHOTGUN.

*RARE L.C. SMITH TRAP GRADE SIDE-BY-SIDE SHOTGUN. SN R98856. Cal. 12 ga. 30″ bbls, vented, tapered, matte rib with dual ivory sighting beads, 3″ chambers, choked IMP-CYL / MOD, Hunter One trigger & ejectors. Right bbl marked “L.C. SMITH TRAP GRADE” and left “HUNTER ARMS CO. INC. M’F’R’S FULTON, N.Y. U.S.A.”. Trap grade receiver is engraved with some minimal scroll borders, with a squad of trap shooters & “L.C. SMITH” on left side plate, & live bird shooter & “L.C. SMITH” on right side plate. Bottom of bbl lug has minimal scroll engraving & marked “WILD FOWL”. Trigger plate is marked “HUNTER / ONE / TRIGGER”. Mounted with nicely figured walnut, wrap-around checkered pistol grip with ebony grip cap, Silvers recoil pad, checkered beavertail forend with Schnable tip. Bore diameter: left -.728, right -.730. Bore restrictions: left -.015, right -.008. Wall thickness: left -.033, right -.028. Drop at heel: 1-5/8″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 8 lbs. 3 oz. LOP 14-1/2″. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain 90-95% blue with minor muzzle wear, some rub marks from forend, slight thinning in chamber area & a few minor handling marks. Receiver retains 60-70% case colors blended with silver hardening & gray patina across bottom. Stock is sound, with repaired crack behind left side plate, hairline crack behind right & minor chip repair behind top tang; stock has a few minor handling marks with crisp repointed checkering & a fine professional hand-rubbed restored oil finish. Forend is sound, with a few minor handling marks & professionally repointed checkering, retaining most of a fine hand-rubbed oil finish, with a slight amount of wear across bottom. Mechanics are good, non-automatic safety, strong ejectors & shiny bores with a few minor shallow scattered pits. 4-35130 BDT188 (3,000-5,000)

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
	1499	$3,162.50	RARE L.C. SMITH TRAP GRADE SIDE-BY-SIDE SHOTGUN. SN R98856. Cal. 12 ga. 30″ bbls, vented, tapered, matte rib with dual ivory sighting beads, 3″ chambers, choked IMP-CYL / MOD, Hunter One trigger & ejectors. Right bbl marked “L.C. SMITH TRAP GRADE” and left “HUNTER ARMS CO. INC. M’F’R’S FULTON, N.Y. U.S.A.”. Trap grade receiver is engraved with some minimal scroll borders, with a squad of trap shooters & “L.C. SMITH” on left side plate, & live bird shooter & “L.C. SMITH” on right side plate. Bottom of bbl lug has minimal scroll engraving & marked “WILD FOWL”. Trigger plate is marked “HUNTER / ONE / TRIGGER”. Mounted with nicely figured walnut, wrap-around checkered pistol grip with ebony grip cap, Silvers recoil pad, checkered beavertail forend with Schnable tip. Bore diameter: left -.728, right -.730. Bore restrictions: left -.015, right -.008. Wall thickness: left -.033, right -.028. Drop at heel: 1-5/8″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 8 lbs. 3 oz. LOP 14-1/2″. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain 90-95% blue with minor muzzle wear, some rub marks from forend, slight thinning in chamber area & a few minor handling marks. Receiver retains 60-70% case colors blended with silver hardening & gray patina across bottom. Stock is sound, with repaired crack behind left side plate, hairline crack behind right & minor chip repair behind top tang; stock has a few minor handling marks with crisp repointed checkering & a fine professional hand-rubbed restored oil finish. Forend is sound, with a few minor handling marks & professionally repointed checkering, retaining most of a fine hand-rubbed oil finish, with a slight amount of wear across bottom. Mechanics are good, non-automatic safety, strong ejectors & shiny bores with a few minor shallow scattered pits. 4-35130 BDT188 (3,000-5,000) 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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