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L.C. Smith Field Grade 16 Gauge - FACTORY MINT CONDITION, THE BEST!
Guns International #: 100640379 Seller's Inventory #:
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 Field Grade 16 Gauge SxS Shotgun
FACTORY MINT CONDITION, THE BEST!
General Specs: LC Smith, Year 1924, 16 Gauge, 6lbs 6oz, Side by Side
Serial Number: FW69148
Here we have a very common gun---they made 37,000 Field Grade 16ga. guns! So when we talk value on vintage American double guns, rarity certainly is a big issue. On par with rarity in determining value is the amount of factory finishes remaining. This is where this gun stands ahead of 99.5% of the 37,000 made. IT RETAINS VIRTUALLY ALL OF ITS ORIGINAL FACTORY FINISHES AND IS LIKELY ONE OF THE BEST EXAMPLES OF AN UNMOLESTED FIELD GRADE ELSIE I HAVE EVER SEEN. Serial number 69148 left the factory in 1924 during the times the guns still were light and well balanced. Weighing 6lbs. 5oz. and balanced just ahead of the hinge pin, it is what a "sweet Elsie" is supposed to feel like in a 16ga. At least 90% of 16ga. L.C. Smith guns weigh over 6 1/2lbs., many over 6 3/4lbs., some over 7 pounds. This is a dynamic Elsie that will put a smile on a knowledgeable gunners face. The gun has a nice configuration with 26" barrels (only 7000 made with 26" barrels) factory choked IC/F and mirror bores, 14 1/4" LOP to the factory butt plate, crisp double triggers, tight on hinge and breech face like the new gun it is. The gun has been in the field and the wood finish has a few minor marks in it, but hey, the gun is 91 years old! Look at the screws, the wood to metal fit, the checkering...it all screams "UNTOUCHED". If you ever wanted to have a representation of what a new L.C. Smith looked like in your collection, and to take afield to pursue the upland game it was made for, this is the gun. As time goes by, there will be fewer original guns ever encountered in this condition. This is an investment grade firearm and worth the premium price we are asking for it. Like an old friend who has now passed used to say "Where you ever going to find another one?" You won't find one like this any time soon. Don't miss the chance to own this one. Thanks for looking.
Barrels
Barrel Length: 26"
Chokes: .008/.027 IC/F factory chokes
Bores: mirror
Bore Diameter: 0.65
Wall Thickness: .040/.036
% Blue: 99% factory
Chambers: 2 9/16"
Ribs: tight
Sights: single
Action
Action: tight, way right of center
Ejectors or Extractors: extractors
Case Color: 99% vivid factory
Screws: perfect
Engraving: 0
Trigger Type: double, crisp
Trigger Guard Color: 99% factory
Stock
Type: capped pistol grip/splinter forend
LOP: 14 1/4"
LOP To End Of Wood: 14"
DAH: 2 3/4"
DAC: 1 5/8"
Cast: 0
Checkering Condition: excellent factory
Butt Treatment: factory fix
There are more photos upon request. We offer a 30 day mechanical warranty on this fine shotgun. Call us for full details. 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!
JOIN US at the Orvis Game Fair and Country Sporting Weekend, September 19 & 20, 2015, at Orvis Sandanona in Millbrook, NY!
The following weekend, join us for the NORTH AMERICAN SHOTGUN CLASSIC September 24th-27th, 2015. Held at the DOVER FURNACE Shooting Grounds in Dover Plains, NY.
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 $45.00 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