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L.C. Smith Specialty Grade 20ga- RARE 32" BARRELS 98% FACTORY FINISHES, AWESOME! lc smith 20ga
Guns International #: 101011385 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: 5136
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 Specialty Grade 20 Gauge Side by Side
RARE 32” BARRELS, 98% FACTORY FINISHES, AWESOME!
General Specs: LC Smith, Year 1930, 20 Gauge, 6lbs 10oz, SxS
Serial Number: FWE 128140
I have the privilege of handling 1000's of fine shotguns every year. I love my job and I love L.C. Smith guns, the only successful sidelock of the vintage American double shotgun manufacturers. This is one of those special Elsie guns, with a feel between the hands that puts a smile on your face, the very RARE 32” barrels balancing this Featherweight framed gun 3/8” forward of the hinge pin to keep those barrels moving on crossing shots. This gun, snFWE128140 produced in 1930, is a gun that generates that smile. Weighing 6lbs. 10oz. this gun is a wand with its long barrels and small bores. There were only 1100 Specialty Grades produced in 20ga., and only 123 made with 32" barrels, so THIS GUN IS RARE. Add the condition of this gun, with perfect screws and wood to metal fit, all factory finishes on the metal with 95% vivid case color, 99% dark barrel blue, and 90% trigger guard blue, all parts original to the gun with the original fine figured wood having been cleaned up, you have a great find. You can still see the jeweling on the breech face of the barrels! The stock dimensions are great, and if you look at the photos closely you will see something you may not see again for decades…the factory pad is a petite, original, ¾” thick Hawkins pad, not the typical 1” thick pad. I have only seen two of these in my life. The shorter pad is much more pleasing to the eye and it is still soft to absorb recoil and to keep the butt of the gun firmly mounted to your shoulder. The LOP of 14 ¼” is measured from the rear trigger position, meaning the wood is long compared to the same gun with two triggers. Those of you that like long barrels realize how hard it is to find a 20ga. with 32” tubes, and this gun has the Hunter One Trigger and ejectors, great stock dimensions, and is gorgeous from butt to muzzle. From an investment standpoint, L.C. Smith guns are still under-valued, and are poised to spike right now. Parker has peaked in its growth spurt, Fox is in the middle of its rise to the top, and L.C. Smith is just beginning. Guns like this one, with unique features and low production, great shooting dimensions, long barrels in fine original condition, are great investments that will increase in value significantly in the next few years. WHAT A GREAT GUN! Thanks for looking.
Barrels
Barrel Length: 32"
Chokes: .037/.037 F/F
Bores: perfect
Bore Diameter: .623/.622
Wall Thickness: .035/.031
% Blue: 99% factory
Chambers: 2 3/4"
Ribs: tight
Sights: ivory middle; brass front
Action
Action: tight, way right of center
Ejectors or Extractors: ejectors, strong, timed
Case Color: 95% factory strong
Screws: perfect
Engraving: clear, sharp
Trigger Type: SST, crisp
Trigger Guard Color: 90% factory charcoal blue
Stock
Type: capped pistol girp/splinter forend
LOP: 14 1/4" rear trigger
LOP To End Of Wood: 13 1/2"
DAH: 2 3/4"
DAC: 1 5/8"
Cast: 0
Checkering Condition: perfect
Butt Treatment: original hawkins
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 $65.00 We ship internationally!
Item Condition: Used
Requires FFL?: Yes
If you have any questions about this item or payment, please email or call us 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