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L.C. Smith Ideal Grade .410 – 1927, 1 of 7, FACTORY FINISHES, LETTER, vintage firearms
Guns International #: 103441831 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: Ron
Last Name: Cook
State: Michigan
Zip: 49546
Country: United States
Phone: (616) 608-4337
Phone2: (616) 730-8387
Fax: (616) 608-4701
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 236
Total Number of Listings: 6184
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 3.5% cash discount price. Actual price if paid by credit card is 3.5% higher cost.)
Description:
General Specs: L.C. Smith, 1927, .410 Bore, 5lbs. 11oz., Chokes LM/XF, LOP 14 5/16", DAH 2 3/4", DAC 1 5/8"
Serial Number: 97762
Ideal grade guns are not hard to find; they are very recognizable with their unique oakleaf and acorn line engraving pattern, and the maker’s name stamped at the front of the locks. There were 26,686 Ideal grades made in all configurations. And yet there were only 232 made in .410, and 110 of those had 26-inch barrels, and according to the L.C. Smith Collectors Association Letter (pictured) there were only 7 made in the exact configuration of this gun; making this quite the find.
This sweetheart has stunning factory case color on a receiver that has exceptional, sharp engraving in the signature Ideal oak leaf pattern. The fit and finish on this gun is excellent, including being tight on hinge, tight on face, and having excellent wood to metal fit. The three position “Combined Automatic and Independent Safety”, and double triggers function as they should. When the action is closed, the lever lands well right of center, for many years of shooting ahead with a tight action. The 26” barrels have bright shiny bores with one area of marking in the left bore, and the factory blue holds at 97% with just a few light handling marks from all its years of faithful service. The forend has an ebony wedge at the tip, a banjo-shaped escutcheon, with the roller-style release. The double bordered point pattern checkering is deep, sharp, and in excellent condition on the forend the capped, half pistol grip stock. The grain of the wood is very straight and fine with an oil rubbed finish that is in exceptional condition. The stock terminates in a classic Hawkins recoil pad.
This fine firearm has the pedigree and classic good looks that make it a welcome addition to any gun room. Vintage Firearms provides the most thorough photos, description, and specifications in the industry, providing you all the information you need to make a wise purchase. Don’t hesitate to make the call and put this gun in your collection. The specifications are shown below.
Barrels
Barrel Length: 26"
Chokes: .010/.023 LM/XF
Bores: mirror
Bore Diameter: .409/.408
% Blue: 98% Factory original
Chambers: 3"
Ribs: tight-bells
Sights: front brass
Action
Action: tight-Right of Center
Extractors
Receiver Condition: 99% factory case color
Screws: excellent
Engraving: excellent, sharp, clear
Trigger Type: double-crisp
Trigger Guard Color: 97% factory blue
Stock
Type: capped pistol grip/splinter
LOP: 14 5/16"
LOP To End Of Wood: 13 5/16"
DAH: 2 3/4"
DAC: 1 5/8"
Cast: neutral
Checkering Condition: sharp, clear double border point pattern, factory
Butt Treatment: Hawkins Recoil Pad
INQUIRIES
There is a 30 day mechanical warranty on long guns. If it is a “VFI Certified” gun there is a 90 day mechanical warranty. Call or email us for more details or questions. Thanks! Vintage Firearms.
Payment and Shipping
Ways to Pay: Credit Card, Money Order, Certified Check, Personal Check, Wire Transfer (Advertised price reflects 3.5% cash discount. Actual price if paid by credit card is 3.5% higher.)
Inspection Period / Return Policy: Three Days from the date the item was received.
Sales Tax Collected: FL, MI, PA
Shipping & Insurance: Ground $230.00 within continental U.S. Additional fees for HI & AK.
Item Condition: Used
Requires FFL?: Yes. C&R licenses accepted for shipping C&R eligible guns
Other
Terms of Purchase: Check your local and state laws before purchasing. It is the buyer’s responsibility to confirm his/her right to own the firearm or any item before purchasing.
PLEASE SEE OUR OTHER FINE VINTAGE FIREARMS. View all listings and our full inventory of fine sporting and collectible arms will appear. 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.
Price: $13,575.00
Shotgun Gauge: .410 Gauge