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L.C. Smith Eagle 20 Gauge- RARE, 1 OF 76, 60% CASE 60% CASE COLOR, 5LBS. 14OZ.
Guns International #: 100847748 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: 175
Total Number of Listings: 5135
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 Eagle 20 Gauge Side-by-Side
RARE, 1 OF 76, 60% CASE COLOR, 5LBS. 14OZ.
General Specs: LC Smith, Year 1932, 20 Gauge, 5lbs 14oz, SxS
Serial Number: 136357
Hunter Arms Co. Inc. was the maker of the only successful American sidelock double shotgun, the L.C. Smith. As a maker of double guns L.C. Smith was rather prolific with over 528,000 guns made in total (compared to 250,000 Parkers, Lefever Arms Co. about 60,000, A.H. Fox Gun Co. about 150,000, Ithaca about 500,000). Here we have a very rare L.C. Smith in the 20ga. Eagle Grade. When I say rare, I mean really…its rare! Total production of the L.C. Smith Eagle Grade in 20ga. was 76 guns. There are likely less than 65 of these guns left in the world. Of those that remain many have been bastardized in some way, ie cut stocks or barrels, poorly restocked, poorly refinished, etc. This Eagle Grade Elsie, snFWE136537 made in 1932, has many outstanding features including all factory parts with a very long length of pull on the factory buttstock at 14 ½” LOP FROM THE REAR TRIGGER POSITION TO THE FACTORY BUTT PLATE. I have disassembled this gun and the wood is original to the gun, recently restored with a fine, hand-rubbed oil finish and perfectly recut checkering, no cracks or splits, perfect wood-to-metal-fit, nice shooting dimensions. The 26” barrels are in excellent condition with factory IC/M chokes, perfect mirror bores, no dents or dings, and retaining 98% factory blue. With the gorgeous European walnut and handsome, unique engraving, it is a stunning gun to have in hand. The mechanics are superb, with strong well-timed ejectors, crisp Hunter One trigger that operates perfectly, the barrels are tight on breech face and hinge pin like a new gun. The L.C. Smith guns are wonderful handling guns and this one is a rare find as it weighs just 5lbs. 14oz., about 1/2lb. lighter than most, even with the long LOP. This is a grand opportunity to invest your funds into hard, tangible assets that you can enjoy shooting at the local club or afield for upland birds. Shooting with a gun like this elevates your time afield or at the range in a way you need to experience to understand. The history behind the gun, the hand fitting and balancing, all come together in this rare and delightful little Elsie. Thanks for looking!
Barrels
Barrel Length: 26"
Chokes: .008/.016 IC/M factory
Bores: perfect mirror
Bore Diameter: .615 both
Wall Thickness: .029/.026
% Blue: 98% factory
Chambers: 2 3/4" factory
Ribs: tight
Sights: single
Action
Action: tight, way right of center
Ejectors or Extractors: ejectors, strong, timed
Case Color: 60% factory
Screws: perfect
Engraving: clear, sharp
Trigger Type: single selective trigger, crisp, excellent
Trigger Guard Color: 100%
Stock
Type: capped pistol grip/splinter forend nice figure; factory
LOP: 14 1/2"
LOP To End Of Wood: 14 5/16"
DAH: 2 1/2"
DAC: 1 9/16"
Cast: neutral
Checkering Condition: perfect
Butt Treatment: factory butt 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!
JOIN US at Southern Side by Side Championship and Exhibition on APRIL 28-30, 2017 in Lee County, North Carolina at the DEEP RIVER SPORTING CLAYS and Shooting School!
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 $140.00 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
We employ a full time gunsmith on premises and can perform alterations to suit your needs within a few weeks of purchase. Common requests are: -stock bending to suit your particular requirements -addition of any specified butt pad to increase length of pull -alteration of chokes to suit your shooting preferences -lengthening of chambers and forcing cones -darkening stock color with penetrating stains -restoring any part of the gun including rust blue, charcoal blue, bone and charcoal case color, wood restoration and checkering recuts. If you like one our guns but it needs "tweaked", let us know and we can quote you a time and price. Some enthusiasts like the guns "as found" and others want them "just so". We often list guns as found and let the particular buyer choose how they want their gun to fit or look.
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes