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Unique L.C. Smith Field Grade Ftwt SxS Shotgun

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:400.00 USD Estimated At:NA
Unique L.C. Smith Field Grade Ftwt SxS Shotgun
Auction Location:

16600 Aston Street
Irvine, CA
Unique L. C. Smith Field Grade Featherweight Side-by-Side Shotgun with ''Try-Gun'' Modifications, #196151, 12 ga., 2-3/4'' chs., 30'' barrels with 3/8'' solid matted rib, front and middle silver beads, Full/Mod. chokes and extractors; frame is case-colored, with double triggers and automatic top tang safety. Original mfg. date ca. 1940. The gun has a high level of workmanship as altered to allow a variety of setting combinations for the stock dimensions; adjustments are maintained by hex screws which are set using a handmade wrench which is included. Comb appears to be cut from the original buttstock and the buttplate is made from several layers of laminated wood; top rib has two tapped and filled holes on 2-1/2'' centers between the chambers, which would accommodate a line-of-sight measure. Mechanical condition is excellent showing almost no actual use. Bores and chambers have factory lustre as do the cocking rods; original blue finish is 98% with chipping and handling marks on the barrels and worn finish on the lower tang. Original case colors are 95% with handling wear and oxidation on lower front of frame; screw slots are marred. Varnished buttstock has overall handling marks and wear on the wrist with a chipped grip cap and a small split developing at the rear of right lockplate. Est.: $800-$1,200. (C&R)