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L.C. Smith Pigeon Gun 12 Gauge - HIGH CONDITION, vintage firearms inc
Guns International #: 101191618 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: LC Smith Shotguns - Shotguns - Live Pigeon
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: 173
Total Number of Listings: 5132
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 1909, 12 Gauge, 7lbs 11oz, M/F, LOP 13 3/4" from rear trigger, DAH 2 1/2", DAC 1 9/16"
Serial Number: 210688
The L.C. Smith Pigeon Grade was a low production gun from the hay days of the American double shotgun. With just 1350 guns produced in 12ga., the Pigeon Grade is a "Pre-1913" Elsie with special attention to detail not found in standard production guns from Hunter Arms. The barrels/action were purpose-built to provide the extra strength required for heavy loads used for competitive live pigeon shoots with great attention paid to boring and choke to produce the best patterns. Additionally, the locks were hand honed to perfection for the fastest lock time possible. This gun, sn210688 made in 1909, retains 93% strong factory case color, all original parts, and is eye candy with its figured French walnut stocks finished in a BEST ENGLISH STYLE hand-rubbed oil finish, perfect checkering, and Purdey Style leather covered pad with double welts at the bottom edge. The engraving is clear and sharp, and the bird scenes are far superior to any presently offered for sale. Most Pigeon Guns were used hard having little finish remaining or have been substantially altered in one way or another. Don’t confuse this gun with the few others that are presently offered for sale on the internet, as I have looked at them and most have been restocked and do not have all factory original parts. This Elsie is an exception, retaining most all its original factory finishes on the action, forend iron, and trigger guard. The barrels have been expertly rust blued with no loss of detail to engraving or rib matting, and the decorative solid gold inlay is still present near the breech. The L.C. Smith Pigeon Gun was given special attention to shooting characteristics and handling, as the company's reputation was made on the success of the competitors. With tons of case color, unaltered bores, chokes, and chambers, gorgeous wood, perfect screws and mechanics, this gun is an exceptional investment quality gun that would be the perfect Trap and Sporting Clays gun. Weighing 7lbs. 11oz. and balancing dead on the hinge pin, the gun will swing smoothly and felt recoil will be minimal. Built on the regular frame, she will withstand many thousands of rounds with no mal affects, and would be deadly for doves, or with heavy loads for late season birds and turkeys in the spring. What a fine Elsie that could be yours! Thanks for looking.
Barrels
Barrel Length: 30"
Chokes: M/F .018/.034
Bores: perfect mirror
Bore Diameter: .727/.726
Wall Thickness: .030/.029
% Blue: 99%
Chambers: 2 3/4"
Ribs: tight
Sights: single
Action
Action: tight
Ejectors or Extractors: ejectors, timed
Case Color: 93% factory strong
Screws: excellent
Engraving: clear sharp; superior birds
Trigger Type: single selective trigger, crisp
Trigger Guard Color: 70% factory
Stock
Type: factory english
LOP: 13 3/4" from rear trigger
LOP To End Of Wood: 12 7/8"
DAH: 2 1/2"
DAC: 1 9/16"
Cast: 1/8" off
Checkering Condition: perfect
Butt Treatment: Purdey leather covered 3/4"
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, at jayvfiguns or salesvfiguns. 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