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ENGRAVED L.C. SMITH Antique BOXLOCK Double Barrel 12 g. HAMMERLESS Shotgun Circa 1886-88 Side x Side HUNTING/SPORTING Shotgun
Guns International #: 103316823 Seller's Inventory #: 257535
Category: Shotguns - American Double Antique - Antique Shotguns - Cartridge
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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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Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
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Description:
ENGRAVED L.C. SMITH Antique BOXLOCK Double Barrel 12 g. HAMMERLESS Shotgun
Circa 1886-88 Side x Side HUNTING/SPORTING Shotgun
Here we present an antique Engraved L.C. Smith 12 Gauge Boxlock Double Barrel Side by Side Hammerless Shotgun, manufactured circa 1886 to 1888. L.C. Smith is easily one of the most recognizable names in the world of American double guns. They are very close in quality 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.
Comb drop1 ¾”. Heel drop 3”. Weight: 7.10 pounds.
The overall condition is very good. Damascus pattern barrels. Case colors remain on the locks and frame. Lightly engraved locks. The re-varnished stock is very good with minimal handling, deep checkering on the wrist and forend. The visible numbers match. “SD&G” is marked on the underside of the barrels. Crisp markings. The rubber buttplate is deformed. Robust action. The bores are smooth and bright. Replacement forend spring.
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrels: 26 inches.
Caliber: 12 Gauge
Chambers: 2-3/4 inches.
Chokes: Cylinder/Cylinder
Length of Pull: 13-3/4 inches
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$1695
#257535
Price: $1,695.00
Antique: Yes