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Pre-1890 L.C. SMITH Antique SIDE LOCK Double Barrel 12 GAUGE Hammer SHOTGUN Sporting/Hunting Shotgun Made Circa 1888
Guns International #: 102336975 Seller's Inventory #: 220650
Category: Antique Shotguns - Cartridge - Shotguns - American Double Antique
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Seller: AncestryGunsLLC
Company: Ancestry Guns LLC
Member Since: 11/3/16
State: Missouri
Zip: 65203
Country: United States
Phone: (314) 707-7373
International Phone: 314-707-7373
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Description:
Pre-1890 L.C. SMITH Antique SIDE LOCK Double Barrel 12 GAUGE Hammer SHOTGUN
Sporting/Hunting Shotgun Made Circa 1888
Here we present an antique L.C. Smith 12 Gauge Sidelock Double Barrel Hammer Shotgun, manufactured circa the 1888. L.C. Smith is easily one of the most recognizable names in the world of American double guns. They are also unique in design when compared to many of the other popular doubles of their time and are inarguably tied to wingshooting history in the States. The era of the great American double-barreled shotgun lasted for almost 100 years, from shortly after the Civil War in the late 1860s until the middle of the 20th century. Grand old names like Parker, Fox, Ithaca, Winchester and L.C. Smith topped the list of the better double guns that were made in the United States. Each of these brands have many advocates, users and collectors.
The L.C. Smith Company has a rather complex history. Lyman Cornelius Smith and his older brother, Leroy, entered the gun business in partnership with William H. Baker in 1877 to manufacture the Baker series of shotguns. In 1880, Lyman (L.C.) Smith bought out his brother and William Baker. Leroy Smith, William Baker and some other partners went on to form Ithaca Gun Co. L.C. continued to make the Baker guns, which were marked “L.C. Smith, Maker of the Baker Gun.” The Baker models were phased out beginning in 1884, and by 1886 newly designed hammer and hammerless side-by-sides were being made by “L.C. Smith, Maker.” At about this time, L.C. was looking beyond the firearms industry for his next business venture. He was intrigued by the recent invention of a gadget that would eventually have as huge an impact on our culture as the firearm. It was called the typewriter, and Smith made the decision to sell his gun company and go into the typewriter business. In 1888 he sold the company to John Hunter of Fulton, New York, who formed the Hunter Arms Company and continued making the L.C. Smith shotguns in a new factory in Fulton. From 1889 until 1945, L.C. Smith shotguns were made by Hunter Arms Company.
The overall condition is good. Original patina. Strong action. Bright bore. This example sports a solid stock. Legible markings. Matching numbers. “LC SMITH” marked locks.
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrels: 30 inches.
Caliber: 12 Gauge
Chambers: 2-3/4 inches with extractor
Chokes: Improved Modified/Improved Modified
Length of Pull: 14-1/8 inches
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$2100
#220650
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Antique: Yes