EARLY L.C. SMITH FIELD GRADE DBL BBL SHOTGUN.

EARLY L.C. SMITH FIELD GRADE DBL BBL SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN 7182. Fine Damascus shotgun with 28” bbls choked FULL/FULL having a tapered concave matted rib. It has dbl triggers and ejectors. The receiver and lockplates are undecorated except for the maker’s name on each side. The wood is straight-grained American walnut with black insert, coarse checkered splinter forearm and semi-pistol grip butt stock, 13-5/8” over an old Red Head pad. The left side of the buttstock at the pad is stamped in large letters, “BBV” and a small area around the butt where the pad was installed. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain 93-95% strong original Damascus pattern, faded and slightly worn over the forearm area. Lockplates retain 80-90% faded case colors and the receiver 15-20% colors in sheltered areas with the balance turned silver. Stock has small chips back of each lockplate and vice marks on each side and retains 60-70% original varnish. Forearm shows moderate to heavy wear and retains 25-30% original varnish. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bores with some plastic deposits near the chamber end. 4-52779 JR449 (500-1,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2004

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
	740	$575.00	EARLY L.C. SMITH FIELD GRADE DBL BBL SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN 7182. Fine Damascus shotgun with 28” bbls choked FULL/FULL having a tapered concave matted rib. It has dbl triggers and ejectors. The receiver and lockplates are undecorated except for the maker’s name on each side. The wood is straight-grained American walnut with black insert, coarse checkered splinter forearm and semi-pistol grip butt stock, 13-5/8” over an old Red Head pad. The left side of the buttstock at the pad is stamped in large letters, “BBV” and a small area around the butt where the pad was installed. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain 93-95% strong original Damascus pattern, faded and slightly worn over the forearm area. Lockplates retain 80-90% faded case colors and the receiver 15-20% colors in sheltered areas with the balance turned silver. Stock has small chips back of each lockplate and vice marks on each side and retains 60-70% original varnish. Forearm shows moderate to heavy wear and retains 25-30% original varnish. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bores with some plastic deposits near the chamber end. 4-52779 JR449 (500-1,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2004 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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