*THE FIRST MARLIN MADE L. C. SMITH DELUXE SHOTGUN PRESENTED TO COL. WILLIAM BROPHY WITH BOX AND HUEY CASE.

*THE FIRST MARLIN MADE L. C. SMITH DELUXE SHOTGUN PRESENTED TO COL. WILLIAM BROPHY WITH BOX AND HUEY CASE. SN FWM 1. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Bbls. The first of 188 deluxe models produced, this specimen no. 1 was presented to William S. Brophy by the head of the L. C. Smith project, by William Backus, in appreciation for his help in putting the revered L. C. Smith shotgun back into production. The deluxe version of the L. C. Smith had raised Simmons ventilated rib, select walnut stock, and full beavertail forend. This gun is SNed “FWM 1” with “W. S. Brophy” stamped on water table and bbl flats. Water table is also stamped “L. C. Smith Deluxe Model”. Trigger plate is stamped with “The Marlin Firearms Co North Haven Conn.” Stocks are of lightly figured American walnut. Bore diameter: left -.727, right -.728. Bore restrictions: left -.033, right -.020. Wall thickness: left -.042, right -.039. Drop at heel: 2-5/8″, drop at comb: 1-3/4″. Weight: 7 lbs. 7 oz, LOP 14″. This historically important shotgun comes in its orig styrofoam packaging and shipping box. It was presented to Mr. Brophy in an exceptionally fine Huey made oak and leather case with stitched leather corners and other brass trim, central oval on lid is engraved “W.S. Brophy”. Huey plaque on front of lid has SN 780. Interior is lined with burgundy suede leather, with gold embossed black leather L. C. Smith label. Case partitions have oak accents at top. Case contains an array of high quality brass and ebony accessories including chamber brush with cover, dusting brush, round oil bottle, snap caps, 2-pc cleaning rod with mops and jags, and two keys. Case has green Cordura outer cover with leather trim. PROVENANCE: Brophy letter outlining details of his receiving this gun. Consignor letter with history of this gun as he knows it, and stating that he bought it from the Brophy family. CONDITION: As new, unfired, showing only some minor marks on lumps from assembly and dis-assembly. Case and outer cover are also as new, except for one or 2 small marks in exterior leather. Orig packing materials are excellent, except that shipping box is getting a bit tired. 4-46247 MGM46 (12,500-17,500)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012

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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	2560	$0.00	THE FIRST MARLIN MADE L. C. SMITH DELUXE SHOTGUN PRESENTED TO COL. WILLIAM BROPHY WITH BOX AND HUEY CASE. SN FWM 1. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Bbls. The first of 188 deluxe models produced, this specimen no. 1 was presented to William S. Brophy by the head of the L. C. Smith project, by William Backus, in appreciation for his help in putting the revered L. C. Smith shotgun back into production. The deluxe version of the L. C. Smith had raised Simmons ventilated rib, select walnut stock, and full beavertail forend. This gun is SNed “FWM 1” with “W. S. Brophy” stamped on water table and bbl flats. Water table is also stamped “L. C. Smith Deluxe Model”. Trigger plate is stamped with “The Marlin Firearms Co North Haven Conn.” Stocks are of lightly figured American walnut. Bore diameter: left -.727, right -.728. Bore restrictions: left -.033, right -.020. Wall thickness: left -.042, right -.039. Drop at heel: 2-5/8″, drop at comb: 1-3/4″. Weight: 7 lbs. 7 oz, LOP 14″. This historically important shotgun comes in its orig styrofoam packaging and shipping box. It was presented to Mr. Brophy in an exceptionally fine Huey made oak and leather case with stitched leather corners and other brass trim, central oval on lid is engraved “W.S. Brophy”. Huey plaque on front of lid has SN 780. Interior is lined with burgundy suede leather, with gold embossed black leather L. C. Smith label. Case partitions have oak accents at top. Case contains an array of high quality brass and ebony accessories including chamber brush with cover, dusting brush, round oil bottle, snap caps, 2-pc cleaning rod with mops and jags, and two keys. Case has green Cordura outer cover with leather trim. PROVENANCE: Brophy letter outlining details of his receiving this gun. Consignor letter with history of this gun as he knows it, and stating that he bought it from the Brophy family. CONDITION: As new, unfired, showing only some minor marks on lumps from assembly and dis-assembly. Case and outer cover are also as new, except for one or 2 small marks in exterior leather. Orig packing materials are excellent, except that shipping box is getting a bit tired. 4-46247 MGM46 (12,500-17,500) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012 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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