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Exceptional and extremely rare factory original Whitworth barreled L.C. Smith 5E 16ga
Guns International #: 101463436 Seller's Inventory #: 1172
Category: LC Smith Shotguns - Shotguns - American Double
Seller's Information
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Seller: JoshLoew - Lion Stone Consulting, LLC
Company: Lion Stone Consulting, LLC
Member Since: 1/11/15
First Name: Josh
Last Name: Loewensteiner
State: North Carolina
Country: United States
Phone: (704) 280-2382
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Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
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Description:
For many L.C. Smith collectors, this is a "Dream gun." Truly exceptional and rare L.C. Smith 5E 16ga and the finest I have seen. This gun made in mid 1899 with 28" factory original Whitworth barrels. The gun is beautifully appointed with its original push button splinter forend and Prince of Wales buttstock that has its original BP. The gun is superbly and richly engraved in the early Grade 5 pattern, most likely executed by A.E. Spangler. The depth of the game scene and quality of the detail in the engraving is as good as I have seen on any L.C. Smith. The stock is richly figured as well.
Overall, the gun remains in superb condition. The barrels retain nearly all of their plum brown barrel blue. The case colors are rich and vibrant at more than 90%. Stocks are excellent and sound and retain nearly all of their finish. The gun appears to be an absolute gem.
This is undoubtedly the best 5E 16ga I have come across and the original Whitworth barrels make this already rare gun, unique! This gun is priced at $27,500 shipped to your FFL. Please dont hesitate to contact me with any questions at (704) 280-2382 or via PM on this site.
SOLD
Manufacturer: L.C. Smith
Model: 5E
Serial Number: 3089
Barrel Length: 28
Chambers: 2-3/4
Ejectors: yes
Condition: Excellent
Metal Condition: Excellent
Wood Condition: Excellent
Bore Condition: Brilliant and shiny
Barrel Type: Whitworth Fluid steel
Triggers: gold plated double triggers
Stock Comb: 1-1/2
Stock Heel: 2-1/2
Fore End: Splinter forend
Butt Pad: original BP
LOP: 14-1/2
Weight: 6lbs 12oz
Manufacture Date: 1899
Choke Left: .657 with .027 choke
Choke Right: .655 with .003 choke
Minimum Wall Thickness Left: .021
Minimum Wall Thickness Right: .022