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L.C. Smith Field Grade 20- EJECTORS, GORGEOUS WOOD vintage firearms inc
Guns International #: 101096601 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: 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: L.C. Smith, Year 1925, 20 Gauge, 6lbs 5oz, Chokes M/F, LOP 14 5/8", DAH 2 1/4", DAC 1 1/2"
Serial Number: FWE80262
Hunter Arms made an astounding 31,000 Field Grade 20ga. guns from 1913 to 1949, most without any options. Only 3,700 of them had ejectors, so 20 ga. ejector Field Grades are not common. This gun, snFWE80262 made in 1925 by Hunter Arms, is a gorgeous gun with 95% of the original factory blue on barrels and trigger guard, and 85% original factory case color on the action. L.C. Smith Field Grade guns came with very plain wood with little figure and a LOP that rarely exceeded 14” to a buttplate, often with too much drop for today’s shooters. This gun was expertly restocked with beautiful flame figured walnut in the fashion of a high-grade Elsie, with 22LPI checkering that wraps over the top of the wrist on the butt stock, which terminates in a very desirable checkered butt. The forend has the ebony forend tip and near full coverage checkering. Most gun lovers are happy to pay a premium to get gorgeous wood. Gun fit is very important as well, and to get a Field Grade Elsie with 14 5/8” LOP and 2 ¼” drop at heel is impossible without spending a bundle of money on a restock, which also takes over a year to have done. This L.C. Smith is ready now for your upcoming bird season. The 28” barrels choked M/F have excellent bores and are tight as new on the hinge pin and breech face like a new gun. There are so few small-bore vintage American double guns left on the planet with lots of factory condition that the remaining guns that do will continue to demand the highest prices. This is a very dynamic handling shotgun weighing just 6 1/4lbs. and balanced like a wand in your hands. Anyone who has handled more than a few L.C. Smith 20ga. guns understands that many are a little heavy for gauge and lack that special "feel" that you might find in a fine English made 20-gauge gun. THIS GUN HAS THAT SPECIAL FEEL IN HAND THAT WILL PUT A SMILE ON YOUR FACE! In the world of investment quality vintage shotguns, this fine Elsie will continue to gain value as you enjoy its use. The vintage shotgun market is now made up of more "shooter/collectors" than "purist collectors" that don't shoot their guns. A fast handling 20 bore with ejectors and gorgeous wood is a highly desirable gun, and one with this much condition is an awesome find! Thanks for checking us out and please visit our company's when you have a chance.
Barrels
Barrel Length: 28"
Chokes: M/F .023/.029
Bores: excellent
Bore Diameter: .614/.619
Wall Thickness: .035/.031
% Blue: 95% factory
Chambers: 2 1/2
Ribs: tight
Sights: single
Action
Action: tight, way right of center
Ejectors or Extractors: strong/timed ejectors
Case Color: 85% factory fading
Screws: excellent
Engraving: none
Trigger Type: double, crisp
Trigger Guard Color: 96% factory
Stock
Type: capped pistol grip/splinter forend
LOP: 14 5/8"
LOP To End Of Wood: 14 5/8"
DAH: 2 1/4"
DAC: 1 1/2"
Cast: 0
Checkering Condition: perfect 22 lines per inch
Butt Treatment: checkered butt
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