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L.C. Smith Premier Skeet 20ga. - 1 of 77 MADE, 98%, vintage firearms inc
Guns International #: 101252333 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: 5167
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 1949, 20 Gauge, 7lbs 3oz, Chokes SK1/SK2, LOP 14 3/16" rear trigger, DAH 2 5/8", DAC 1 5/16"
Serial Number: S53120
The game of skeet had become very popular by 1929 when Hunter Arms introduced its "SKEET SPECIAL. In production until 1945 when Marlin Firearms Co. bought Hunter Arms Co., Inc. and then discontinued, Marlin needed to add another skeet gun to their line of L.C. Smith double guns. 1949 the Premier Skeet was introduced with all of the great features of a quality skeet gun; raised Single Sighting Plane rib, SST, ejectors, barrels choked SK1 and SK2, double ivory beads, straight stock with special "Skeet" style beavertail forend, made of highly figured walnut, hand engraved and checkered, all coming together to make a handsome package. The Premier Skeet in 20 gauge is a rare gun, with only 77 ever made and discontinued in 1950 signaling the end of production for all L.C. Smith shotguns. This fine example, sn53120 made in 1949, retains about 80% factory original case color, 98% factory barrel blue, and is a stunning example for your collecting and shooting needs. What a great investment quality firearm that is equally at home chasingr birds or clays. The barrels have mirror bores, 2 3/4" chambers, double ivory beads, no dents or dings, strong wel-timed ejectors, barrels tight on breech face and hinge pin like a new gun, ribs tight. The Featherweight frame has perfect screws, clear sharp engraving, crisp single selective trigger, trigger guard retains 99% charcoal blue, action tight with lever right of center, all in excellent mechanical condition. THIS IS A VFI CEERTIFIED GUN WITH A 90 DAY MECHANICAL WARRANTY. It has been stripped, Ultrasonic cleaned, inspected, lubricated, and reassembled, ready for another 70 years of service! The original, well figured, feather crotch walnut retains 100% of a new TruOil finish, clear hand checkering, no cracks, English style stock with 14 3/16” LOP to a beautiful leather covered pad, graceful Skeet style beavertail, just a beautiful set of wood. For target games we usually like heavier guns to help smooth our swing and reduce felt recoil. That is evident with the Premier Skeet at 7lbs. 3oz.; it handles and mounts nicely, and swings smoothly and with authority. What a fun gun for a vintage shoot! And with the Single Sighting Plane rib you don't see the two barrels. It is like sighting down an O/U set of barrels. Nice! Thanks for looking.
Barrels
Barrel Length: 26"
Chokes: .003/.010 SK1/SK2
Bores: perfect mirror
Bore Diameter: .618 both
Wall Thickness: .035/.032
% Blue: 98% factory
Chambers: 2 3/4"
Ribs: ssp, tight
Sights: double ivory, both
Action
Action: tight, way right of center
Ejectors or Extractors: ejectors, strong, timed
Case Color: 85% faded factory
Screws: excellent
Engraving: clear sharp
Trigger Type: single selective trigger
Trigger Guard Color: 99% factory
Stock
Type: English stock/skeet beavertail; high figure
LOP: 14 3/16" rear trigger
LOP To End Of Wood: 13 5/16"
DAH: 2 5/8"
DAC: 1 5/16"
Checkering Condition: perfect
Butt Treatment: leather pad
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 $65.00 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