L.C. Smith 16 Gauge SxS Shotgun
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Category: LC Smith Shotguns - Shotguns - 16 Gauge
Seller's Information
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Seller: Vintage Firearms, Inc
Company: Vintage Firearms, Inc.
Member Since: 5/19/07
First Name: jay
Last Name: shachter
State: Michigan
Zip: 49546
Country: United States
Phone: (616) 292-6240
Phone2: (616) 608-4337
Fax: (616) 608-4701
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 174
Total Number of Listings: 5134
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
3 days
Payment Types Accepted: credit card, check, certified funds, wire transfer (Advertised price represents the 3% cash discount price. Actual price if paid by credit card is 3% higher cost.)
Description:
L.C. Smith 16 Gauge SxS
CUSTOM UPGRADE, ROUNDED ACTION, SUPERB!
General Specs: LC Smith, Year 1913, 16 Gauge, 6lb 11oz, Side by Side
Serial Number: 215945
Fifteen years and thousands of guns on my journey to the best job a guy could have, but I have not seen a gun like this. We see Fox guns being upgraded often enough, and I have had an Elsie or two that has been custom built to extraordinary in the wake of Steven Dodd Hughes bringing his skills and writings to similar projects. But this gun is upgraded beyond normality. She started life in 1913 as a Field Grade regular frame, sn215945, and the barrels and action were used to build gun. What amazes me is two-fold; first, the workmanship is flawless in every department, and second, the amount of work and features included goes beyond anything I have seen on an L.C. Smith. The action has been filed and shaped into a true round body. Even the sideplates have curvature. The bottom of the frame is sculpted and there are graceful roundings to the sides of the receiver as well. The engraving is very well executed Purdey style rose and scroll, which was carried on to the custom trigger guard that has a rolled edge. The wood is nicely figured English walnut, with a fully rounded profile around the action, perfect wood to metal fit, and shaped to perfection. The checkering is 28LPI and superbly executed with a fine mullered border. Add nicely engraved sculpted heel and toe plates and perfect checkering on the balance of the butt and you have a butt stock to envy. The forend is long and gracefully shaped with an ebony inlaid tip, and beautifully checkered. There is even a unique knurled/checkered area under the tip to create friction with your fingertip when removing the forend...NICE! The bores are perfect, chambers are 2 3/4"and the gun comes with 11 long Briley screw-in chokes for unmatched versatility.
Weight is 6 3/4lbs. and balance is perfect between the hands. The mechanics are perfect, with crisp trigger pulls breaking at 3.5 and 4.5 lbs. right and left respectively. It seems as though nothing has been overlooked and the workmanship is impeccable in every way. I would love to know the master gunmaker responsible for creating this fine shotgun. Here is a chance to own a truly fine, American sidelock gun that is like new inside and out, gorgeous to look at, and with the best of workmanship for a very affordable price.
Barrels
Barrel Length: 28"
Chokes: 11 long Briley screw-in choke tubes
Bores: mirror
Bore Diameter: 665/.666
Wall Thickness: .020/.021
% Blue: 99%
Chambers: 2 3/4"
Ribs: tight
Sights: single
Action
Action: tight, way right of center
Ejectors or Extractors: ejecotrs, strong, timed
Case Color: 100%
Screws: perfect
Engraving: Purdey style rose and scroll superb
Trigger Type: double, crisp
Trigger Guard Color: 100% rolled edge
Stock
Type: english stock/splinter forend, English walnut crotch figured superb
LOP: 14 3/8"
LOP To End Of Wood: 14 3/8"
DAH: 2 3/8"
DAC: 1 7/16"
Cast: 5/16"
Checkering Condition: 28 lines per inch, perfect
Butt Treatment: engraved heel & toe plates
There are more photos upon request. We offer a 30 day mechanical warranty on this fine shotgun. PLEASE SEE MY OTHER FINE VINTAGE FIREARMS. Just open one of my ads and click on the line that says “see all items from this seller” and a very nice list of fine sporting and collectible arms will appear. I have many more fine sxs shotguns not yet listed. Thanks for looking!
We employ a full time gunsmith on premises and can perform alterations to suit your needs within a few weeks of purchase.
Payment Methods: Money Order, Certified Check, Personal Check, Wire Transfer
Inspection Period / Return Policy: Three Days from the date the item was received.
Sales Tax: 6% Michigan Only
Shipping & Insurance: Ground $65.00 We ship internationally!
Item Condition: Used
Requires FFL?: Yes
If you have any questions about this item or payment, please email or call us directly, at #616-292-6240. Thanks! Vintage Firearms, Inc
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes