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L.C. Smith Eagle Grade 20ga. Original 25" barrels. Cody letter. Super Rare!! Only one ever made in 20ga. Eagle Grade.
Guns International #: 100979569 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: LC Smith Shotguns - Shotguns - American Double
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Seller: Jim Veta
Company:
Member Since: 12/6/10
State: Nevada
Country: United States
Phone: (310) 291-1784
Number of Active Listings: 6
Total Number of Listings: 218
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
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Description:
Reduced Price!!! *ONE OF A KIND 20 GAUGE L.C. SMITH “EAGLE” GRADE SHOTGUN WITH ORIGINAL 25 INCH BARRELS WITH CODY FACTORY LETTER.
SN FWE73916. (1924-1925) Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 25″ Bbls with matted game rib, are marked “L. C. SMITH Eagle GRADE” and “HUNTER ARMS CO INC. M’F’R’S FULTON, N.Y. U.S.A.” Bbl flats are stamped with SN, Hunter proofs, and chamber length (2-3/4). Bottom of bbl is stamped with steel type. Typical L. C. Smith feather weight action with non-automatic safety and Hunter One trigger, is engraved with sprays of scroll and areas of stippling on bottom, fences, and on top. A standing eagle is relief engraved on top lever. Lockplates are engraved with large scroll surrounding semi-relief engraving of flying birds; pheasant on left and duck on right. This unusual treatment is unique to the “Eagle” grade. “L. C. Smith” is stamped in old English script on each lockplate. Trigger guard has scroll on bow and SN on tang. Lightly fiddle figured American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13-7/8″ over ribbed hard rubber buttplate. Point pattern checkering has line borders. Matching splinter ejector forend with contrasting wood tip has J-spring and knurled roll release in guitar shaped escutcheon. Bore diameter: left -.614, right – .614. Bore restrictions: left – .015 (mod), right – .007 (IC). Wall thickness: left – .040, right – .039. Drop at heel: 2-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Cast: Neutral. Weight: 6 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 13-7/8″. PROVENANCE: Cody Firearms letter with specifications confirming 25″ bbls. L. C. Smith Collectors Association notes that this is the only 25″ barreled Eagle grade 20 ga. made. Ex-The L.C. Smith Collection of Gerald Basham. CONDITION: Very good to fine, as partially refinished. Bbls retain approx 60% orig blue with considerable hand wear around forend. Action and lockplates retain traces of orig color, but are mostly a pleasing bright silver. Trigger guard has traces of blue. Stocks retain nearly all of an oil refinish, checkering re-cut. Bores are very fine, lightly frosted. Action is tight with forend installed. Ejectors are in time. Mechanics are fine. All visible numbers matching. Forearm assembly very tight to remove from barrels when dismounted. Houchins in L.C. SMITH; THE LEGEND LIVES, relates that 111 Eagle grades were made in 20 gauge.
SOLD
Manufacturer: L.C.Smith
Model: Eagle Grade
Serial Number: FWE 73916
Caliber Info: 20ga.
Ejectors: yes and in time
Metal Condition: original bluing at 60%
Wood Condition: refinished 95 percent
Bore Condition: Bright and shiny
Barrels: 25", original and uncut
Barrel Type: Fluid steel
Triggers: Single trigger Hunter One Trigger
Gauge Info: 20ga.
Stock: Pistol grip
Stock Drop: 2.25 at heel
Stock Comb: 1 5/8
Stock Cast: Neutral
Fore End: splinter
Butt Pad: Original hard rubber/plastic
LOP: 13 7/8
Manufacture Date: 1924
Choke Left: .015 Mod.
Choke Right: .007 I.C.
Case: Leg of Mutton
Item Location: Reno, NV.
Proof:Nitro: yes
Minimum Wall Thickness Left: .038 Lt.
Minimum Wall Thickness Right: .037 RT.