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L.C. Smith Ideal Grade – LONG RANGE, 32”, EJECTORS SST, FACTORY 95%, RARE GUN!
Guns International #: 100785701 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: LC Smith Shotguns - Shotguns - American Double
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 Ideal Grade 12 Gauge Side-by-Side
LONG RANGE, 32", EJECTORS, SST, FACTORY 95%, RARE GUN!
General Specs: L.C. Smith, Year 1924, 12 Gauge, 8lbs 9oz, SxS
Serial Number: RE 75884
Anyone who has studied L.C. Smith is aware of their famous “LONG RANGE” or “WILD FOWL” model. Made to shoot a heavy, 3” twelve gauge 1 3/8oz. load while keeping patterns 90% 40 yards, the Long Range is very sought after and in higher condition like this one, nearly impossible to find. With total production of Long Range or Wild Fowl guns in all grades at 2700 there are not many offered for sale. They only made 395 in Ideal Grade, with only 165 having ejectors, only 43 with Hunter One Trigger single selective trigger, and ONLY TWO WITH BEAVERTAIL FORENDS. This is one VERY RARE FIND IN THE WORLD OF L.C. SMITH WATERFOWLERS. For those of you that admire the famous Elsie Long Range, and the magic and skills of some of the best bore and choke men that ever lived, this is the “Holy Grail”. Most of the Long Range waterfowlers were well used grey guns. This gun has seen little use and has been well cared for, retaining all FACTORY ORIGINAL FINISHES, with 93% case color, 99% barrel blue, 90% trigger guard blue, excellent bores, excellent screws, and the wood showing expected dings and scratches from use. The gun weighs 8lbs. 9oz. and the beefy buttstock was built to withstand the recoil of heavy loads and has survived without any cracks, splits, chips, or repairs. Same for the hand-filling factory beavertail forend that is a blessing in colder climates. The checkering remains factory excellent, wood to metal fit is superb, and the mechanics are perfect including a crisp, fully functional trigger and strong well timed ejectors. A great shooting gun and sure to increase in value as you enjoy its use. A classic waterfowler at home in the blind or whacking turkey, blocking for pheasants, or blasting long range doves, this is a chance to own a very nice Elsie priced fairly when considering rarity, special order features, and condition! Thanks for looking.
Barrels
Barrel Length: 32"
Chokes: .044/.041 XF/F
Bores: great
Bore Diameter: .729/.726
Wall Thickness: .030/.031
% Blue: 99% factory
Chambers: 3" factory
Ribs: tight
Sights: double, metal
Action
Action: tight, right of center
Ejectors or Extractors: ejectors, strong, timed
Case Color: 93% factory
Screws: excellent
Engraving: clear sharp
Trigger Type: single selective trigger, excellent, crisp
Trigger Guard Color: 90% factory
Stock
Type: capped pistol grip/beavertail forend factory
LOP: 13 3/4" rear trigger
LOP To End Of Wood: 13 3/8"
DAH: 2 1/2"
DAC: 1 5/8"
Cast: 1/8" h; 3/16" toe off
Checkering Condition: excellent original factory
Butt Treatment: factory plate
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!
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 $55.00 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! Jay Shachter, Vintage Firearms, Inc
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes