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L.C. Smith Grade II 12 Ga SN: 44334

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,100.00 USD Estimated At:2,200.00 - 4,200.00 USD
L.C. Smith Grade II 12 Ga SN: 44334
High quality American made side-by-side double barrel sidelock shotgun chambered for 12 gauge shells, manufactured circa 1898. Features 30" blued barrels with a raised matted rib & no barrel address, extractor, double triggers, silver bead front sight, case hardened receiver with engraved scroll patterns & game bird scenes including a woodcock on a stump on the left side, knurled top lever, sliding tang safety, fancy checkered walnut splinter forend with ebony inlay at the tip & hard plastic medallion with a dog's head motif inlayed in the center, and pistol grip shoulder stock with black grip cap, unmarked serrated buttplate & 14 1/8" LOP. The receiver has been inscribed with the name "L. Keehn" on the left side. The shotgun exhibits approximately 67% of it's original finish overall showing dulled case colors on the receiver with wear on the underside from use and thinned bluing on the barrels showing wear on the rear portion from carrying, muzzle wear and some scattered areas of finish loss. Action is tight, the bores are very good, and the wood stocks are near fine as refinished. Condition is very good. ***Antique Firearm***