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*RARE L. C. SMITH IDEAL GRADE .410 EJECTOR GUN.

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:7,500.00 USD Estimated At:15,000.00 - 25,000.00 USD
*RARE L. C. SMITH IDEAL GRADE .410 EJECTOR GUN.
SN FWE186738. Cal. .410. 3" Chambers. 26" Bbls with raised, matted, single sighting plane rib, have correct grade and address markings on tops. All correct markings are on bbl flats and water table. Small case hardened action features automatic safety and double triggers, and is engraved in typical "Ideal" style with large stylized foliage inside wiggle borders. Lightly figured American walnut capped and checkered pistol grip stock measures 13-3/4" over ribbed composition buttplate. Matching splinter ejector forend has inset ebony tip, typical J-spring, and knurled secondary latch in long oval escutcheon. Bore diameter at muzzles: left-.382, right -.398. Wall thickness: left -.042, right -.042. Drop at heel: 2-1/2", drop at comb: 1-5/8". Weight: 6 lbs. 1 oz. LOP: 13-3/4". CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain 95 - 98% orig blue with a couple of light spots and slight silvering at muzzles. Action retains over 90% orig case hardening color, thinning and silvering on bottom from normal hand wear. Trigger guard and forend escutcheon retain over 90% of their orig blue. Guard is silvered on edges, and slightly flaked at grip. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig finish, thinning a bit at front part of grip and around lockplates. Checkering is very lightly worn, especially at rear part of forend. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. A high original condition example of this scarce gun, with a total of 232 being made, only 140 with ejectors, and 110 with 26" bbls. 4-49109 MGM301