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L.C. Smith Specialty Grade 16 Gauge– ENGLISH STOCK 1913, vintage firearms inc
Guns International #: 101095967 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: 174
Total Number of Listings: 5134
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:
General Specs: LC Smith, Year 1913, 16 Gauge, 6lbs 3oz, Chokes IC/IM , LOP 14", DAH 2 7/8", DAC 1 7/8"
Serial Number: 215928
The year 1913 was the first offering of the Specialty Grade in the catalogues, as L.C. Smith changed their grade designations from numbered grades (Grade 1, Grade 2, etc), to named grades in 1913. You may have heard mention of “pre-1913” Elsies and “post-1913” Elsies, and this is the most notable difference. Most are aware that initial offerings usually bring out the best work from a gunmaker, as they want to make a great impression with their “new and improved” versions of their guns. This fine upland gun made by L.C. Smith (Hunter Arms) in 1913, SN215928, is ready to chase your favorite upland birds or smash clay targets with real class. This Elsie is in factory original, unmolested condition, with 60% factory case color and 97% factory blue. Examine the photos closely and you will note that the engraving is definitively better and more defined than later L.C. Smith Specialty Grade guns. From a shooter’s standpoint, this is one of those “magic wand” Elsies, one that weighs just 6 ¼ pounds and balances just perfect ¼” ahead of the hinge pin, even with the 28” barrels. This gun is mechanically excellent as well, with crisp double triggers, excellent screws and bores, barrels tight as new on hinge pin and breech face with the top lever still in the center. With only 720 16ga. Specialty Grade guns produced and likely less than 650 left on the planet, it is an investment quality gun that will increase in value as you enjoy its use. If you are a shooter who loves straight grip stocks, take note, as less than 10% of the guns shipped with the special-order English style grip. That means less than 70 were ever made with the straight grip. With the growth of the L.C. Smith Collector’s Association and the competitive vintage shoots with the Parker Gun Collectors Association and the A.H. Fox Gun Collectors Association, the demand for fine Elsies has been on the rise. We all know that increased demand equals rising prices. Now is the time to invest in this fine collectible shotgun. The photos of this gun will help you note the THE BEST in Specialty Grade engraving. Thanks for looking and don’t hesitate or she’ll be gone!
Barrels
Barrel Length: 28"
Chokes: IC/IM .007/.023
Bores: excellent
Bore Diameter: .653/.654
Wall Thickness: .031/.032
% Blue: 96% factory
Chambers: 2 3/4"
Ribs: tight, low game rib
Sights: single
Action
Action: tight
Ejectors or Extractors: ejectors, strong, timed
Case Color: 60% fading factory
Screws: perfect
Engraving: sharp, clear, early; superior detail, deep
Trigger Type: double, crisp
Trigger Guard Color: 10% blue mostly silver/grey
Stock
Type: English stock/Splinter forend; fiddleback; rare straight
LOP: 14"
LOP To End Of Wood: 13"
DAH: 2 7/8"
DAC: 1 7/8"
Cast: 1/8" off
Checkering Condition: excellent
Butt Treatment: Hawkins pad
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 $55.00 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