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L.C. Smith 3E 12 Gauge – 99% FACTORY COLOR, UNTOUCHED CONDITION, vintage firearms inc
Guns International #: 101182787 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: 194
Total Number of Listings: 5166
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 1906, 12 Gauge, 7lbs 15oz, Chokes IC/IM, LOP 14 1/4", DAH 2 1/2", DAC 1 5/8"
Serial Number: 201174
Here we have an amazing Hunter Arms Co., Fulton New York L.C. Smith Grade 3E, sn201174 built in 1906. “What is so amazing?” you might ask, as they built over 2500 12ga. guns in Grade 3E. The answer in one word…CONDITION! I get to see a lot of fine guns in my work, but it is a rare day when I see a gun that is 113 years old that still is in FACTORY ORIGINAL CONDITION WITH 99% VIVID, BOLD CASE COLOR, 98% BARREL AND TRIGGER GUARD BLUE, PERFECT SCREWS, MIRROR BORES, NEAR MINT IN EVERY WAY INCLUDING MECHANICS. Most L.C. Smith enthusiasts are aware that the “PRE-1913” guns were superior to the later guns in the way of fit and finish, and that rarely do you see a split in the stock in these older guns because so much time and care was put into the inletting and finishing. Even the frame sculpting and engraving were more finely tuned and elegant. Of the 2500 or so Grade 3E guns ever produced, you can bet there are not more than a hundred or so in such outstanding condition. Look at the gorgeous French walnut stock with gorgeous figure, superb checkering, and not a split or crack anywhere to be found. The barrels and trigger guard retain nearly all their factory blue and the barrels are tight on the hinge pin and breech face like a new gun with the top lever still right of center. The barrels retain factory bore diameters and factory chokes of IC/IM, mirror bores, and 26 thou minimum barrel wall thickness. Even the stock dimensions are modern (see charts below) and the gun balances dead on the hinge pin and weighs 7lbs. 15oz. YOU COULD NOT FIND A BETTER INVESTMENT GUN, AS IT HAS IMPECCABLE CONDITION, DESIRABLE FEATURES, AND IS VERY USEFUL IN THE FIELD OR ON THE CLAYS COURSE. You don’t see a lot of Grade 3E guns for sale, and when you do, they usually have a pad, bad dimensions, lots of wear, or worse. This is a premium gun, offered at a fair price, for those that recognize the rarity and desirability of a near mint, high-grade L.C. Smith double gun from the Golden Era of American shotgun making. The Parker equivalent of this gun is the DHE Grade and if you could find one in this condition the Parker would be well over $10K. The L.C. Smith is a much rarer gun, as they made 6300 Parker DHE (Grade 3) guns in 12ga. Rarity, condition, and desirable features equals great investment. Thanks for looking!
Barrels
Barrel Length: 30
Chokes: .010/.026 IC/IM Factory
Bores: perfect mirror
Bore Diameter: .732 both
Wall Thickness: .026 both
% Blue: 97% factory dark
Chambers: 2 3/4"
Ribs: tight
Sights: single
Action
Action: tight, right of center
Ejectors or Extractors: ejectors, strong, timed both
Case Color: 99% dark, bold, factory
Screws: superb
Engraving: clear sharp
Trigger Type: double, crisp
Trigger Guard Color: 97% factory
Stock
Type: capped pistol grip/splinter forend; nice French walnut
LOP: 14 1/4"
LOP To End Of Wood: 14"
DAH: 2 1/2"
DAC: 1 5/8"
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 $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