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Factory Engraved and Relief Gold Inlaid Hunter Arms Co./L. C. Smith Premier Grade Side by side 12 ga Shotgun with Case Guns International #: 103674207 Seller's Inventory #: 40953552 Category: LC Smith Shotguns - Shotguns - American Seller's Information When emailing or calling sellers direct, please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com Seller: MALLARDS SHOOTING SUPPLY AND APPAREL Company: MALLARDS SHOOTING SUPPLY AND APPAREL Member Since: 5/10/23 First Name: MALLARDS Last Name: SALES CONSULTANT State: Florida Zip: 34428 Country: United States Phone: (352) 794-3507 Platinum Seller Number of Active Listings: 149 Total Number of Listings: 2069 Seller: FFL Dealer Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns. Please Note: All sales are final. We offer a 3-day inspection period beginning upon delivery to your selected FFL. If you're not satisfied for any reason during this time, you may return the firearm, no questions asked, with a 25% restocking fee. We never charge credit card fees or add hidden costs of any kind. Looking for the best deal? Contact us directly, we’re committed to offering the most competitive pricing and will match any advertised price on the same firearm. Payment Types Accepted: VISA, MASTERCARD, DISCOVER, AMERICAN EXPRESS, CASH. CHECK. CASHIERS CHECK. MONEY ORDER, About Us: Mallards Shooting Supply and Apparel is Central Florida’s newest premier gun store. Don’t let the name fool you. Mallards Shooting Supply and Apparel isn’t just for duck hunters. Whether you hunt birds or big game, maybe you’re not a hunter at all and just like to shoot either way Mallards Shooting Supply has you covered. Mallards Shooting Supply has a large selection for all disciplines. From trap and skeet, Sporting Clays, personal and home defense, tactical, long range shooting, plinking, first time gun owners, etc. Mallards Shooting Supply has something for you! We are all highly trained and will offer the best customer service in the world at Mallards. Come in and see us! We welcome you! We look forward to visiting with you. Description: An extraordinary L. C. Smith Premier Grade 12 gauge with documented factory provenance, this shotgun is listed by serial number in William Brophy’s L. C. Smith Shotguns and is one of only 28 Premier Grade guns manufactured—making it a standout rarity for advanced collectors. Documented in William Brophy’s L. C. Smith Shotguns: Listed by serial number on page 214 Identified as one of just 28 Premier Grade guns manufactured Shipped from the factory on March 2, 1931 Factory listing details: Listed as a 12 gauge “REOBV” “R” indicates regular weight configuration “E” indicates automatic ejectors “O” indicates Hunter One Trigger “B” indicates beavertail forend “V” indicates ventilated rib barrels Listed with 30-inch barrels Also listed as having shipped with an extra barrel set, which is not present at this time Barrels and rib: Blued barrels 30-inch barrel configuration per factory listing Matted flat ventilated rib Dual white bead sights Rib is hand engraved “L. C. SMITH Premier GRADE” Rib inscription is surrounded by scroll engraving Right tube hand engraved “SIR JOSEPH WHITWORTH FLUID COMPRESSED STEEL” Left tube hand engraved “MADE TO ORDER BY THE HUNTER ARMS Co. INC. FULTON, N.Y.” Barrel engraving and markings: 1-inch wedges of scroll engraving at each muzzle Dual wedges of scroll engraving at each breech, measuring 1 inch and 2 1/2 inches Standard barrel markings, with the exception of the hand-cut serial number on the jeweled flats 2 3/4-inch chambers Automatic ejectors Action and engraving: Stunning casehardened sidelock action Carved fences with relief gold-inlaid bunches of grapes Extensive floral scroll engraving Floral bouquet engraving on both sides of the action bar Engraving flows from the action onto the toplever, triggerguard, and both tangs Relief-engraved gold animal inlays: Pointing setter on the left lockplate Partridge on the underside of the action Pointing pointer on the right lockplate All three gold animals show fine detail Action details: Jeweled watertable Hand-engraved serial number on the watertable Hand-engraved Premier Grade marking on the watertable Hunter One Trigger Tang-mounted manual safety Gold-inlaid “SAFE” indicator Stock and forend: Gorgeous, highly figured wood Fancy multi-panel checkering Schnabel-tip beavertail forend Casehardened and engraved forend iron Straight-hand stock with matching checkering Gold inscription oval featuring a woodcock Hawkins red rubber recoil pad Included accessories and case: Brass-cornered leather flat case Canvas case cover L. C. Smith trade label on the interior lid Pair of snap caps Brass oil bottle Decocking block Cleaning tools Barrel measurements, right/left: Bore diameter 9 inches from the breech: .731/.730 inches Choke constriction: .039/.036 inches Minimum wall thickness: .028/.030 inches Stock measurements: Drop at comb: 1 3/16 inches Drop at heel: 1 13/16 inches Length of pull: 14 3/8 inches Weight: 8 lbs. 3 oz. With its Brophy-documented provenance, Premier Grade rarity, gold-inlaid game scenes, Joseph Whitworth steel barrels, Hunter One Trigger, beavertail forend, ventilated rib, and deluxe case with accessories, this is a highly desirable investment-grade L. C. Smith for the serious collector. Condition Exceptionally fine as professionally restored, retaining 99% blue, gold, and casehardened finishes with minor handling evidence and crisp engraving. The wood shows a few blemishes, a small crack on both of the lower fingers and rear of the lockplates, and sharp checkering overall. Mechanically excellent. The case and accessories are very fine. This is a great chance to own a fine and rare American double! Price: $37,499.99 Shotgun Gauge: 12 Gauge Manufacturer: Hunter Arms Company Model: Premier Serial Number: RE134903 Barrel Length: 30 inch vent rib Condition: The bores are mostly bright with some streaking.