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Engraved L.C. Smith Eagle Grade Double Barrel Side Lock Ejector Shotgun with Single Selective Trigge

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Engraved L.C. Smith Eagle Grade Double Barrel Side Lock Ejector Shotgun with Single Selective Trigge
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Engraved L.C. Smith Eagle Grade Double Barrel Side Lock Ejector Shotgun with Single Selective Trigger

This example was manufactured in 1913. This is 1 of only 432 12 gauge Eagle grades manufactured. The barrels are choked cylinder/cylinder, have floral scroll engraving at the breech end and have 2 3/4 inch chambers with ejectors. The rib has a gold inlaid band near the breech end. The receiver and lock plates have the distinctive Eagle grade engraving showing a pheasant in flight on the left side and a duck in flight on the right side. The break lever is engraved with an eagle. Has an automatic tang safety and Hunter One (single selective) Trigger. Mounted on a nicely figured, multi-point checkered walnut forearm with ebony inlay and straight grip stock with solid red rubber recoil pad. Length of pull is 13 1/2 inches.

Manufacture: Smith L C
Model: Eagle Grade
BBL: 26 inch solid rib
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 12
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grips:
Serial Number: 216266

Fine as modified, the shortened barrels retain 90% of the original blue finish with areas of brown patina, scattered light scratches and some minor pitting. The trigger guard retains 30% of the original blue finish with a silver/gray patina. The casehardened components retain 50% of the original case colors (mostly in the protected areas) with a silvery patina on the balance and some minor areas of freckling/discoloration. The wood is fine with scattered scratches, dings and a couple small areas of chipping along with an added recoil pad. Mechanically excellent.