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L.C. Smith Crown Grade 20ga - 28" IC/F, 6 1/4 lbs VINTAGE FIREARMS INC
Guns International #: 101066204 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: 194
Total Number of Listings: 5166
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 Crown Grade 20 Gauge Shotgun
28" IC/F, 6 1/4lbs
General Specs: LC Smith, Year 1925, 20 Gauge, 6lbs 4oz, SxS
Serial Number: 81771
The Crown Grade Elsie; one of the finest, most elegant American doubles ever produced…a “MADE TO ORDER” shotgun, with only 800 made in all gauges, and only 145 made in 20-gauge. If you consider loss and damage, there are likely less than 125 Crown Grade 20’s left on the planet. I love the Crown Grade Elsie, as it has some of the most artful engraving of all the vintage American double guns regardless of grade or maker. Just look at the fine scroll, the floral bouquets, the multi-faceted border work, and the oval vignettes with the exquisite deep chiseled dogs on point in a field setting…simply stunning engraving. And of course, the gold inlaid crown on the top lever is icing on the cake! This Crown Grade has some of the most clear and detailed engraving I have seen, clearly superior to most that were ever produced. The details on the dogs are precise and raised noticeably from the shaded background. When you pair the engraving with the delightfully sculpted frame, beaded fences, and sculpted forend iron you can see that this was a high-grade gun built for the upper echelon of gun buyers of that period. This fine Crown, serial number 81771 built in 1925, comes with a letter of authentication from the L.C. Smith Collectors Association showing it was ordered and shipped with 28” barrels, Hunter One Trigger, and ejectors. The gun is configured exactly as when it left the factory and is in remarkable condition. The barrels and wood have been professionally restored, the action and forend iron have been completely stripped to their smallest parts, cleaned in our Ultrasonic cleaner, all parts inspected for function and soundness, then properly lubricated and reassembled, making this a “VFI CERTIFIED GUN” with a 90-day mechanical warranty. The single selective trigger works flawlessly, the ejectors are strong and well timed, the trigger pulls are crisp, and the barrels are tight on the breech face with the lever well right of center. The 28” barrels have 100% rust blue, tight ribs, choked IC/F with mirror bright bores, with nicely engraved barrel wedges and a ring of engraving at the muzzles…nice touch! The wood has been nicely restored with a hand-rubbed oil finish, checkering recut to perfection, with no cracks or chips. Weighing a svelte 6 1/4lbs. and balanced so nicely in hand, this is the ultimate upland or vintage clays gun for those that love the art of the fine American double guns from days gone by. Keep in mind that the Crown Grade was a gun fitted and tuned by the finest craftsman and a gun that was built to last for generations to come. They don’t make them like this any longer, and due to the rarity, quality of craftsmanship, high grade, and ultimate usefulness of this gun, it will continue to grow in value as an investment quality shotgun all the while you enjoy its use. This gun is priced to sell, so don’t miss out on this great opportunity. Thanks for looking!
Barrels
Barrel Length: 28"
Chokes: .008/.026 IC/F
Bores: mirror
Bore Diameter: 621/.622
Wall Thickness: .030/.026
% Blue: 100%
Chambers: 2 1/2"
Ribs: tight
Sights: single
Action
Action: tight, right of center
Ejectors or Extractors: ejectors, strong, timed
Case Color: traces
Screws: excellent
Engraving: clear sharp, excellent
Trigger Type: single selective trigger
Trigger Guard Color: 90%
Stock
Type: capped pistol grip/splinter forend
LOP: 14 1/4" rear trgr
LOP To End Of Wood: 14 1/16"
DAH: 2 3/8"
DAC: 1 1/2"
Cast: 1/8" off
Checkering Condition: perfect
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!
Payment Methods: Credit Card, Money Order, Certified Check, Personal Check, Wire Transfer (Advertised price represents the 3% cash discount price. Actual price if paid by credit card is 3% higher cost.)
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! (**NOTE that most all of this is INSURANCE. If you have your own, we could arrange your insurance covering it.)
Item Condition: Used
Requires FFL?: Yes
Call to purchase #616-292-6240. If you have any questions please call or email us. 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