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L.C. Smith Specialty 12ga – 34” SINGLE BARREL TRAP 98% FACTORY, VFI CERTIFIED, vintage firearms inc
Guns International #: 101119897 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: LC Smith Shotguns - Shotguns - Trap
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 1929, 12 Gauge, 7lbs 12oz, Full Choke, LOP 14 3/8", DAH 2 1/4", DAC 1 9/16"
Serial Number: 116672
The Hunter Arms Co. was the maker of the famed L.C. Smith double barreled shotguns from the late 1800’s until the sale of the company to Marlin Arms Company in 1947. The L.C. Smith guns were built in numbers far greater than its competitors, and their guns have been sought after and coveted by knowledgeable shotgunners for nearly 130 years. In the early 1900’s the shotgun sport of Trap shooting was growing rapidly, and most of high-society paid attention to the tournaments as they became grand social events. By the late teens the sport was very popular and American gunmakers began making trap specific guns for shooting clay target trap with long single barrels and designed to win events from the 16-yard line to the 27 yard line in handicap events. Single barrel trap guns were built with great care, as the maker’s name and reputation was made by the notable wins in these highly competitive trap shoots. The guns were made to pattern and shoot better than anything we have today and were hand tuned before leaving the factory. This fine L.C. Smith Specialty Grade Single Barrel Trap is an excellent example of L.C. Smiths finely engraved offering that was available in their catalogs from 1917 until the close of business in 1950. This gun, sn116672 made in 1929 is in remarkable condition, retaining 99% factory case color, 98% factory barrel blue, 99% factory charcoal blue on the trigger guard, and perfect screws and bore. The barrel is tight as new on the hinge pin and breech face. The factory original wood has been restored, as the original finish had crackled and had begun to peel. The gun left the factory with a Hawkins recoil pad that was badly deteriorated. We replaced it with a genuine vintage Hawkins pad (not a reproduction). The stock dimensions are modern and very shootable. See the stats below. Everything about this gun is as new and it is a stunning gun for being almost 90 years old. THIS IS A VFI CERTIFIED GUN WITH A 90 DAY MECHANICAL WARRANTY. IT HAS BEEN STRIPPED TO ITS SMALLEST PART, CLEANED IN THE ULTRASONIC CLEANER, EACH PART INSPECTED FOR INTEGRITY AND FUNCTION, PROPERLY LUBRICATED AND REASSEMBLED. This is a $275 service in our shop. She is ready for heavy use or casual use without need of repair. They only made a total of 1470 Specialty Grade SBT’s, and only 516 with the most desirable 34” barrel. To find a pristine, investment quality example is a treasure, and this gun will continue to go up in value as you enjoy its use. Thanks for looking!
Barrels
Barrel Length: 34"
Chokes: 0.038 Full
Bores: perfect mirror
Bore Diameter: 0.728
Wall Thickness: 0.035
% Blue: 97% factory
Chambers: 2 7/8"
Ribs: vent rib, tight
Sights: double, ivory
Action
Action: tight
Ejectors or Extractors: ejectors, strong, timed
Case Color: 98% factory
Screws: excellent
Engraving: clear sharp
Trigger Type: crisp
Trigger Guard Color: 99% factory
Stock
Type: capped pistol grip/beavertail
LOP: 14 3/8"
LOP To End Of Wood: 13 3/8"
DAH: 2 1/4"
DAC: 1 9/16"
Cast: 1/8" off
Checkering Condition: excellent
Butt Treatment: new vintage hawkins
There are more photos upon request. We offer a 30 day mechanical warranty on this fine firearm. 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