L.C. Smith 16 Gauge Field Grade, 28” Barrels, Mfg 1936, Restored
Guns International #: 100487852 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: LC Smith Shotguns - Shotguns - 16 Gauge
Seller's Information
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Seller: DOUBLEGUN PRESERVATION
Member Since: 3/7/12
State: Virginia
Zip: 22207
Country: United States
Phone: (703) 625-4830
Premium Seller
Number of Active Listings: 4
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Certified Check, Postal Money Order, Personal Check
Description:
This LC Smith Field Grade 16 gauge shotgun, serial number151009, was manufactured in 1936. It has 28” Armor Steel barrels choked Improved Cylinder (.008) and Modified (.015). The lettering on the top of the barrels is crisp and the bores are bright. The wall thickness for the right barrel (top/side/bottom) at 9” from muzzle is 035/.038/.038 and at the middle of the barrel is .038/.040/.038; the left barrel is .035/.038/.038 and .037/.040/.040, respectively. Bores 9” from the breach are .665/.665 respectively. The chambers are 2-3/4” with elongated forcing cones. The wood is beautiful and the interface between the stock and the action is solid. This gun weights 6 lbs 11 oz. The drop at the comb is 1-7/8” and at the heel 2-3/4”. Length of pull from the front trigger to the end of the butt plate is 14-1/2”. The gun locks up tight and on face; the top lever returns to the right of center. All serial numbers match.
This vintage shotgun has been restocked with what appears to be XXX wood. The barrels are re-blued using the slow-rust blue process. The color case hardening is re-done by Classic Arms located in Crete, IL. If you have questions, please do not hesitate to call seller at 703-625-4830.
Seller will ship the gun in a hard case. The inspection period for this gun is 7 days from receipt by buyer. Also, it carries a 30-day warrantee, during which the seller will have any mechanical problems documented by a professional gunsmith repaired or accept the return of the gun and refund the price of the gun and return shipping cost. Seller has fired this shotgun on skeet and sporting clay ranges using standard factory 2-3/4” target loads. However, as for any vintage shotgun, it is recommended that the new owner have it inspected by a professional gunsmith before firing.
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes