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L.C. Smith 4E 12 Gauge – FACTORY 2 BARRELS, RARE vintage firearms inc
Guns International #: 101146485 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: LC Smith Shotguns - Shotguns - Multi Barrel Sets
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: 175
Total Number of Listings: 5135
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 1902, 12 Gauge, 1=7lbs 7oz; #2=7lbs 4oz, Chokes 1=LM/F 2=SK/IC+, LOP 13.5" from rear trigger, DAH 2 1/2", DAC 1 9/16"
Serial Number: 9414
The Grade 4E is one of the hardest of the L.C. Smith guns to find, with only 438 produced in 12ga. This beautiful Elsie, sn9414 made in 1902, is in untouched factory condition with 90% factory case color covering the receiver (though faded and faint, it is clearly 90% coverage) 98% factory blue on the barrels, trigger guard still showing over 40% original charcoal blue, and what looks to be 95% of the original wood finish. This gun was definitively produced as a factory 2-barrel set, of which only 9 such guns show in the factory records. A VERY RARE GUN INDEED! Likely engraved by Albert Kraus, it is the early style 4E engraving with the vignette of the dogs in an oval toward the rear of the lock plates. Very few were made with this engraving layout. Just look at the delicate detail in the dog’s anatomy and the landscape surrounding the dogs, as well as the perfect, fine English scroll and borders surrounding this gun’s frame…awesome! The 4E also has beaded fences hand filed into the frame behind the breech balls and the top of the action is gracefully sculpted. The end of the forend iron is also hand shaped and filed with raised beads. The trigger guard bow has another game scene vignette with two detailed quail in a grassy scene. The Grade 4E L.C. Smith is a notably crafted gun. Best of all, the gun is UNTOUCHED SINCE LEAVING THE FACTORY, with exception of barrel set #1 having been reblued sometime long ago. The wood, checkering, case color, screws, trigger guard, buttplate, bores, and barrels set #2 are all in excellent condition and retain original finishes from the factory. Barrel set #1 is 30” and choked LM/F, barrel set #2 is 28” SK/LM, making for a perfect combination of chokes for upland birds or clays. Both sets of barrels are tight as new on the hinge pin and breech face and both have tight ribs. The mechanics, including the Hunter One trigger, are in perfect working order with strong, well-timed ejectors. The stock dimensions are modern and there are no cracks or repairs to the wood. We have custom-fit a canvas and leather case to this set so that all the wear points are protected by heavy leather and there can be no movement of the gun or parts within the case. The case is outfitted with a leather L.C. Smith trade label and all the usual accessories. There is a letter documenting the gun that will be included in this package. Collecting L.C. Smith pre-1913 guns has been my passion for over 25 years, and this is the first high condition Grade 4 I have had in 10 years. It is a rare opportunity when one comes up for sale that has no excuses, so do not hesitate on this one! What a great investment opportunity in a gun that is the epitome of fine L.C. Smith gunmaking. Thanks for looking!
Barrels
Barrel Length: #1=30"; #2=28"
Chokes: 1=.014/.041 LM/F; 2=.006/.012 SK/IC+
Bores: Excellent, both
Bore Diameter: 1=.729/.729; 2=.731/.732
Wall Thickness: 1=.026 both; 2=.025/.028
% Blue: #1=98%; #2=99% factory
Chambers: 2 3/4" both
Ribs: tight, both
Sights: single front both
Action
Action: tight, way right of center
Ejectors or Extractors: ejectors, strong, timed, both
Case Color: 90% coverage; faint; factory
Screws: excellent
Engraving: fine English Scroll
Trigger Type: single selective trigger, crisp
Trigger Guard Color: 40%
Stock
Type: capped pistol grip; splinter forend
LOP: 13.5" from rear trigger position
LOP To End Of Wood: 13 1/4"
DAH: 2 1/2"
DAC: 1 9/16"
Cast: 0
Checkering Condition: excellent
Butt Treatment: factory plate
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 $95.00 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