2046 DESIRABLE L. C. SMITH GRADE 3E SXS SHOTGUN.

Category Firearms & Military
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 3,500.00 USD
Estimated at 7,000.00 - 10,000.00 USD
Cal. 20 ga. 2 3/4". S# 5213. Bbls. 28" with white front bead. Rib extension is marked "HUNTER ARMS CO. / FULTON, NEW YORK". Case colored side lock action with selective ejectors and Hunter One single selective trigger. Engraving features oval scenes of 2 ducks on right sideplate with 2 quail on the left. Scenes are bordered by tasteful scroll that extends to top & bottom receiver areas. Ebony tipped splinter forend and hard rubber capped pistol grip stock of fine thin shell walnut. have point pattern hand checkering. LOP: 12 7/8" from single trigger over original buttplate. DAC: 1 5/8". DAH: 2 1/2" Near neutral cast. Bore dia; RT .615, LT .615. Choke constriction: RT .023, LT .023. Minimum wall thickness: RT .035, LT .032. Weight: 6 lbs., 1.4 oz. UNATTACHED ACCESORIES: Cody Firearms Museum Records Check confirming specification of the gun & listing date finished as 6-9-1908. Leather covered luggage case with green velour fitted interior. Inside lid has a modern L. C. Smith paper label. Case contains a 2 piece wood cleaning rod. CONDITION: Action retains over 30% case colors fading to a silver/ gray patina. Over 95% bbl. blue. Wood shows shows light wear with scattered small marks. Bores have areas of light pitting. (23-1618/DS). CURIO. $7000-10,000.