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LC Smith Field Grade 16ga –U.S. ARMED FORCES ISSUE EJECTORS, UNFIRED, 99.5% FACTORY
Guns International #: 100895306 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: 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 Field Grade 16 Gauge SxS
U.S. ARMED FORCES ISSUE, EJECTORS, UNFIRED, 99.5% FACTORY
General Specs: LC Smith, Year 1941, 16 Gauge, 6lbs 11oz, Side-by-Side
Serial Number: FWE190439
There is no shortage of L.C. Smith Field Grade 16ga. guns. They made 38,678 of them. HOWEVER, LESS THAN 1%, OR 3400 OF THEM HAD EJECTORS. HOW MANY DO YOU THINK REMAIN UNFIRED AND IN NEAR NEW CONDITION. Likely not a hundred or so. Just breaking down how special this gun is, it is a new, unfired, ejector L.C. Smith, with 99.5% factory original case color, blue, and wood finish, AND MAY BE THE ONLY KNOWN U.S. ARMED FORCES ISSUED L.C. SMITH IN 16GA.! I have researched the three main reference books written on the L.C. Smith gun from Brophy, Houchins, and James Stubbendieck. Each of them reference the stamping on the bottom of the barrels of a handful of guns delivered to the U.S. Ordnance department in the period leading up to WWII, 1940 and 1941, that stamping being USA-F. Some believe it to mean U.S. Air Force, others U.S. Armed Forces, but all agree guns with that stamping were amongst those delivered to the U.S. Armed forces to train anit-aircraft gunners how to lead a moving target. Mostly done on a skeet field to teach the concept, there are also stories of driving in moving trucks trying to hit clay targets thrown from the truck. Don’t try that one at home! These “ORDNANCE” guns are highly valued, especially by those that have a penchant for militaria, and to find one in 16ga. new and unfired is an amazing treasure. The gun is crisp and new mechanically, but does have some minor handling marks from safe storage and assembling. There are no, none, zero primer marks on the standing breech around the firing pin holes, indicating an unfired gun. Look at the photos…THIS IS NOT A RESTORED GUN! An amazing find, with good shooting dimensions, and offered at a price that is affordable to most. Thanks for looking and don’t miss this great opportunity to own a rare L.C. Smith Field Grade ejector gun in new condition with U.S. markings!
Barrels
Barrel Length: 28"
Chokes: .020/.027 M/F
Bores: perfect
Bore Diameter: .663/.660
Wall Thickness: .035/.032
% Blue: 100% factory
Chambers: 2 3/4"
Ribs: SSP, tight
Sights: double metal
Action
Action: tight, way right of center
Ejectors or Extractors: ejectors, strong, timed
Case Color: 99% factory
Screws: perfect
Engraving: none
Trigger Type: double, crisp
Trigger Guard Color: 100% factory
Stock
Type: capped pistol grip/splinter forend
LOP: 14 1/8
LOP To End Of Wood: 13 13/16"
DAH: 2 5/8"
DAC: 1 1/2"
Cast: 1/16" off
Checkering Condition: perfect 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!
COME JOIN US on SEPTEMBER 8-10, 2017 at the 2nd annual Tunnel of Trees Side X Side Tournament and Game Fair at the Emmet County Sportsmen’s club in Northwest Michigan!
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
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