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L.C. Smith Field Grade 16 Gauge –UNFIRED, 28” 100% FACTORY, BOX, vintage firearms inc
Guns International #: 101084619 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: Ron
Last Name: Cook
State: Michigan
Zip: 49546
Country: United States
Phone: (616) 608-4337
Phone2: (616) 730-8387
Fax: (616) 608-4701
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 245
Total Number of Listings: 6148
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 3.5% cash discount price. Actual price if paid by credit card is 3.5% higher cost.)
Description:
General Specs: L.C. Smith, Year 1937, 16 Gauge, 6lbs 7oz, LM/F, LOP 14 1/8", DAH 2 7/8", DAC 1 5/8"
Serial Number: 162159
There is no shortage of L.C. Smith Field Grade 16ga. guns. They made 38,678 of them. HOWEVER, HOW MANY DO YOU THINK REMAIN IN UNFIRED, NEW CONDITION? Likely not a hundred or so. This L.C. Smith Field 16ga. sn162159 made in 1937, is crisp and new, with only a few minor handling marks from storage and assembling. There are no, none, zero primer marks on the standing breech around the firing pin holes, indicating an unfired gun. There is no wear to the wood, trigger guard, receiver or barrels. The gun came to me in what appears to be the original box. The gun was wrapped in paper and surrounded by cardboard. There were two items in the box dated 1943; a newspaper with war news in it, and a small box from a clock maker, with a March of 1943 postage mark on it. It appears the items were in the box as some form of memory or documentation, like maybe the owner went off to war, maybe even died overseas, as the gun was never used. Maybe the little box from the watch maker had a watch somebody’s son left for the war with. We can only surmise. This is one of those times you wish the gun could talk. The gun was made by Hunter Arms of Fulton New York. You can see part of the word "Fulton" on the remnants of the box end. There is no proof that the box is original to the gun, but it is likely that the family kept it with the gun as the gun has never seen the light of day. The finishes are all definitively factory original, not restored. The case color is brilliant, and that only happens when it is kept in the dark. There are no signs of any rust or oxidation, as the cardboard box helps keep humidity away from the metal. I bought the gun in the box and may have been the first one to assemble the 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 gun in new condition, with what is likely the original box!
Barrels
Barrel Length: 28"
Chokes: LM/F .015/.032
Bores: perfect
Bore Diameter: .662 both
Wall Thickness: .029/.036
% Blue: 100% factory new in box
Chambers: 2 3/4"
Ribs: tight
Sights: single
Action
Action: tight, way right of center
Ejectors or Extractors: extractors
Case Color: 99.5% factory nib
Screws: perfect
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 7/8"
DAH: 2 7/8"
DAC: 1 5/8"
Cast: 1/8" off
Checkering Condition: perfect flat top 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!
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 $45.00 We ship internationally!
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