WONDERFUL AND IMPORTANT ARCHIVE OF L. C. SMITH ENGRAVER A. E. KRAUS.

WONDERFUL AND IMPORTANT ARCHIVE OF L. C. SMITH ENGRAVER A. E. KRAUS. Rare archival material consists of box of papers and photographs of a number of Deluxe grade and other special L. C. Smith guns, with Al Kraus signature on backs, including those for John Sousa, Horace and John Dodge and John F. Powers, along with some original hand drawn design sketches in pencil, and 1940’s price lists, with charges for engraving individual parts of every L. C. Smith grade. There are six “photograph mounted on card” with notations on back for a unique Deluxe gun marked “Sample”. Eight of the Dodge guns, also on card, three unmounted photographs of the John F. Powers Deluxe, and five other miscellaneous photographs, including one of Al Kraus presenting a completed Deluxe to an unknown recipient. Engraving price lists, marked with Kraus’ name, in two pamphlets, one dated 9/19/41, and the other marked March 4, 1942. Also included is the 6th edition 4″ x 6″ pamphlet, “The Art of Etching” with some pencil sketches on cover. PROVENANCE: Consignor states archive originally purchased directly from Kraus family at estate sale. CONDITION: Fine. “Photographs on card” are somewhat foxed, one or two with breaks. Sketches are foxed, slightly tattered. Same can be said for other photographs. Engraving price lists covers are completely foxed to light brown with some tears and losses. Interiors are good. “The Art of Etching” cover is faded to two-tone, and detached, with lots of chipping. All are in protective slips. Important archival material for the serious L.C. Smith devotee. 4-48188 MGM171 (4,000-6,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2013

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
	2287	$6,900.00	WONDERFUL AND IMPORTANT ARCHIVE OF L. C. SMITH ENGRAVER A. E. KRAUS. Rare archival material consists of box of papers and photographs of a number of Deluxe grade and other special L. C. Smith guns, with Al Kraus signature on backs, including those for John Sousa, Horace and John Dodge and John F. Powers, along with some original hand drawn design sketches in pencil, and 1940’s price lists, with charges for engraving individual parts of every L. C. Smith grade. There are six “photograph mounted on card” with notations on back for a unique Deluxe gun marked “Sample”. Eight of the Dodge guns, also on card, three unmounted photographs of the John F. Powers Deluxe, and five other miscellaneous photographs, including one of Al Kraus presenting a completed Deluxe to an unknown recipient. Engraving price lists, marked with Kraus’ name, in two pamphlets, one dated 9/19/41, and the other marked March 4, 1942. Also included is the 6th edition 4″ x 6″ pamphlet, “The Art of Etching” with some pencil sketches on cover. PROVENANCE: Consignor states archive originally purchased directly from Kraus family at estate sale. CONDITION: Fine. “Photographs on card” are somewhat foxed, one or two with breaks. Sketches are foxed, slightly tattered. Same can be said for other photographs. Engraving price lists covers are completely foxed to light brown with some tears and losses. Interiors are good. “The Art of Etching” cover is faded to two-tone, and detached, with lots of chipping. All are in protective slips. Important archival material for the serious L.C. Smith devotee. 4-48188 MGM171 (4,000-6,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2013 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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