HIGH CONDITION L. C. SMITH SYRACUSE QUALITY 2 WILD FOWLER.

HIGH CONDITION L. C. SMITH SYRACUSE QUALITY 2 WILD FOWLER. SN 16797. Cal. 10 Bore. 3″ Chambers. Although the lowest grade cataloged at the time, this gun is very well appointed with 32″ fine very heavy Damascus bbls, with matted, concave game rib, stamped “L. C. Smith. Maker, Syracuse, N.Y.” and “Damascus Steel Barrels” on tops. L. C. Smith markings are also discernible under rib matting. Bbl flats are stamped with SN and “2”. Case hardened action with exceptionally large fences to accommodate heavy ten gauge bbls, features three position automatic safety with double line border engraving, and a flourish of scroll on each lockplate, which are also engraved “L. C. Smith”. Water table is stamped with SN, “2”, and “Pat’d Mar, 20 83”. Blued trigger guard has scroll on bow, and SN at grip. Nicely streaked European walnut semi-pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over checkered hard rubber original buttplate, embossed with scene of dog and falling duck, and “THE L.C. SMITH TRAP GUN”. 28 LPI point pattern checkering is borderless. Matching splinter forend has inset shaped ebony tip with L. C. Smith’s patent spring tension fastener with patent date and SN on iron. Bore diameter: left -.795, right -.792. Bore restrictions: left -.036, right -.037. Wall thickness: left -.036, right -.038. Drop at heel: 3-3/4″, drop at comb: 2-1/4″. Weight: 10 lbs. 4 oz, LOP 14-1/4″. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine. Bbls retain 98% of their orig dramatic Damascus finish, with only the slightest of silvering at muzzles, and a couple of small light spots 14″ from muzzles on bottoms of both bbls. Action retains nearly all of its vivid orig case hardening color, and lacquer, only somewhat dulled on fences and bottom, mostly from frosting of lacquer. Lockplates retain nearly all of their vivid color and lacquer. Top lever is slightly silvered at thumbpiece. Trigger guard retains 60 – 70% of its orig brilliant fire blue, flaked and grayed at tang. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig varnish finish, which have a few very minor marks, finish lightly crazed overall, and appear untouched. Buttplate has a number of minor scratches at heel, is otherwise excellent, with some slight discoloration in sporting scene. Mounting screws retain most of their blue. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny throughout. Gun is as tight as new. Possibly the highest condition early ten bore in existence, as most saw extensive hard use. This gun shows scant evidence of having ever been fired. 4-46250 MGM49 (5,000-8,000)

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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	2562	$16,100.00	HIGH CONDITION L. C. SMITH SYRACUSE QUALITY 2 WILD FOWLER. SN 16797. Cal. 10 Bore. 3″ Chambers. Although the lowest grade cataloged at the time, this gun is very well appointed with 32″ fine very heavy Damascus bbls, with matted, concave game rib, stamped “L. C. Smith. Maker, Syracuse, N.Y.” and “Damascus Steel Barrels” on tops. L. C. Smith markings are also discernible under rib matting. Bbl flats are stamped with SN and “2”. Case hardened action with exceptionally large fences to accommodate heavy ten gauge bbls, features three position automatic safety with double line border engraving, and a flourish of scroll on each lockplate, which are also engraved “L. C. Smith”. Water table is stamped with SN, “2”, and “Pat’d Mar, 20 83”. Blued trigger guard has scroll on bow, and SN at grip. Nicely streaked European walnut semi-pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over checkered hard rubber original buttplate, embossed with scene of dog and falling duck, and “THE L.C. SMITH TRAP GUN”. 28 LPI point pattern checkering is borderless. Matching splinter forend has inset shaped ebony tip with L. C. Smith’s patent spring tension fastener with patent date and SN on iron. Bore diameter: left -.795, right -.792. Bore restrictions: left -.036, right -.037. Wall thickness: left -.036, right -.038. Drop at heel: 3-3/4″, drop at comb: 2-1/4″. Weight: 10 lbs. 4 oz, LOP 14-1/4″. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine. Bbls retain 98% of their orig dramatic Damascus finish, with only the slightest of silvering at muzzles, and a couple of small light spots 14″ from muzzles on bottoms of both bbls. Action retains nearly all of its vivid orig case hardening color, and lacquer, only somewhat dulled on fences and bottom, mostly from frosting of lacquer. Lockplates retain nearly all of their vivid color and lacquer. Top lever is slightly silvered at thumbpiece. Trigger guard retains 60 – 70% of its orig brilliant fire blue, flaked and grayed at tang. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig varnish finish, which have a few very minor marks, finish lightly crazed overall, and appear untouched. Buttplate has a number of minor scratches at heel, is otherwise excellent, with some slight discoloration in sporting scene. Mounting screws retain most of their blue. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny throughout. Gun is as tight as new. Possibly the highest condition early ten bore in existence, as most saw extensive hard use. This gun shows scant evidence of having ever been fired. 4-46250 MGM49 (5,000-8,000) 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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