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L.C. Smith Quality A-1 12 Gauge – 1893!, 1 of 713 MADE, GORGEOUS GUN, vintage firearms inc
Guns International #: 102198146 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: LC Smith Shotguns - Shotguns - American Double Antique
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: 189
Total Number of Listings: 5161
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 1893, 12 Gauge, 7lbs 13oz, Chokes F/F, LOP 13 5/16", DAH 3 1/16", DAC 1 15/16"
Serial Number: 537
What a gorgeous example of the early L.C. Smith gun making abilities we have here in this antique Quality A-1 Elsie. The A-1 is the last of the high-grade L.C. Smith offerings to show the amazing sculpted frame with the concave bolsters on the underside and the graceful breech balls hand filed to perfection. She even displays beaded fences as seen on Purdey and Holland and Holland BEST guns. This gun, sn537 made in 1893, is still in excellent condition, with beautiful 30” Damascus barrels showing clean shiny bores, factory bore diameters, full chokes both barrels, and a very strong and healthy 32 thousandths of an inch minimum barrel wall thickness anywhere in either barrel. These are Damascus barrels that are safe to shoot mild modern loads (1 oz. loads at under 1200 fps) through the factory 2 ¾” chambers. The barrels are tight on the hinge pin and breech face like a new gun, the top lever is well right of center, and we have just finished a full VFI Certification process with Ultrasonic cleaning of the action and forend iron, inspection of all parts, and a proper lubrication and reassembly. VFI Certified guns carry a 90-day mechanical warranty giving you assurance you are not buying a gun with underlying, expensive issues. All parts are original to the gun, the engraving is still sharp and clear, and there is even some case color remaining on the action. The wood-to-metal fit is superb with no cracks, splits, or repairs, the checkering is very fine 28lpi and shows almost no wear. The nicely figured French walnut stocks show some handling marks, minor in nature, and not nearly what you might expect for a 130-year-old Elsie that has fed countless families and provided grand sport for generations of shotgunners. This gun is fully functional, and very able to perform her tasks for another 130 years with the proper care and maintenance. This is a rare find, as they only made 713 L.C. Smith Quality A-1 guns in total, and few remain in such nice, original condition. When examining this engraving closely, you will note the detail and skill that went into creating this shotgun, with very fine, expertly cut scroll, background shading, and animal scenes. Look closely at the dogs on the right and left side of the action to see the muscles, fur, and skeletal detail that you just don’t find in today’s guns until you reach the above $20,000 level of workmanship. The old saying “they just don’t make them like they used to” is clearly evident when examining the workmanship on this fine Elsie. We have priced this gun to sell, and you get a LOT for your money with this investment quality American made work of art. Shoot her with pride at your next vintage shoot, take a turkey this spring season, and knock some doves from the sky at 50 yards this fall. Thanks for looking!
Barrels
Barrel Length: 30"
Chokes: .030/ .034 Full/Full
Bores: mirror
Bore Diameter: .728/ .730
Wall Thickness: .032/ .033
% Blue: 99% damascus
Chambers: 2 3/4"
Ribs: tight
Sights: Front ivory bead, Rear plugged
Action
Action: tight, right of center
Ejectors or Extractors: ejectors, timed
Receiver Condition: 17%
Screws: excellent
Engraving: clear, crisp
Trigger Type: Double, crisp
Trigger Guard Color: 15%
Stock
Type: Pistol Grip/ Splinter Forend
LOP: 13 5/16"
LOP To End Of Wood: 12 5/16"
DAH: 3 1/16"
DAC: 1 15/16"
Cast: 0
Checkering Condition: good
Butt Treatment: red rubber+ Black leather
There is a 30 day mechanical warranty on this gun. Call us for full details, or to purchase #616-292-6240. If you have any questions please call or email us. Thanks! Vintage Firearms Inc
Payment Methods: Credit Card, Money Order, Certified Check, Personal Check, Wire Transfer (Advertised price reflects 3% cash discount. Actual price if paid by credit card is 3% higher.)
Inspection Period / Return Policy: Three Days from the date the item was received.
Sales Tax: Collected in AR, IL, KS, MI, PA, TN
Shipping & Insurance: Ground $105.00 within the continental U.S. Additional fees for HI & AK. We ship internationally with additional fees!
Item Condition: Used
Requires FFL?: No, ANTIQUE
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. We have many more sxs shotguns, o/u shotguns, rifles and handguns not yet listed, check back or email us for a preview. We are a Wilson Combat dealer! Thanks for looking!
We employ full time gunsmiths 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
Antique: Yes
Shotgun Gauge: 12 Gauge