Guns International #: 102062222

Category - LC Smith Shotguns - Shotguns - American Double

Category
LC Smith Shotguns
Shotguns - American Double

L.C. Smith Ideal Grade 20 Gauge – LEFT HAND CAST, 6LBS. 2OZ., vintage firearms inc

Description:
General Specs: L.C. Smith, Year 1921, 20 Gauge, 6lb 2oz, Chokes .018/ .026 M/F, LOP 14 1/4", DAH 2 13/16", DAC 1 11/16"
Serial Number: FW37606

Between the years 1912 to 1945 Hunter Arms Company manufactured 3,659 20-gauge Ideal Grade guns and 1936 shipped with 28" barrels.  The Ideal Grade is not rare, so how do you know which one to buy? IT IS EASY TO BUY THE WRONG GUN WITH COSTLY ISSUES. At Vintage Firearms, Inc. (VFI) we inspect each gun before purchase, our 4 gunsmiths clean and service each gun as needed, and on most guns, we strip the actions to the smallest parts, Ultrasonic clean and scrub all parts to shiny metal, inspect all parts for integrity and function, make any replacements or repairs necessary, lubricate and reassemble, providing VFI CERTIFIED GUNS, a $275 service in our shop. VFI CERTIFIED GUNS have a 90-day mechanical warranty providing confidence you are buying a fine shotgun that will provide years of service in the field. Other sellers DO NOT provide this service. VFI GUNSMITHS HAVE CAREFULLY MEASURED THE BARREL WALL THICKNESS AHEAD OF THE CHAMBER, AND WHENEVER IT IS SAFE, HAVE LENGTHENED THE CHAMBERS TO 2 ¾” AND EXTENDED THE FORCING CONES TO 1 ½” TAPERS SO THAT YOU CAN SHOOT MODERN 2 ¾” FIELD LOADS.  This is a $360 service in our shop. Modern chambers and long forcing cones makes for safe shooting with softer recoil and better patterns, which benefit the shooter and preserve the integrity of these fine older doubleguns. Other important factors when buying a shotgun is the condition of the metal, screws, wood, and bores. We provide the most comprehensive photography and specifications in the marketplace to guide you in making an informed choice. Just remember, nowhere is it more apparent than in the gun world…you get what you pay for! If you want an upland gun you can rely on, buy one that is field ready and can safely shoot modern, available field loads.

This 20ga, SN FW37606 was manufactured in 1921, it weighs 6 pounds 2 ounces, almost ½ pound lighter than most L.C. Smith 20ga. guns!  The gun has modern dimensions and favors the left-hand shooter with cast on of 1/8" (If you would like different dimensions Vintage Firearms offers a stock bending service to perfectly fit the gun to you, please call us with any questions). The nicely figured wood has been restored by our stock maker with a 100% hand rubbed oiled finish, the checkering is in perfect condition and a VFI installed Noshoc red rubber pad adds the finishing touch. An elegant looking shotgun in profile this gun looks fast, its fine splinter forend with ebony wedge and capped pistol grip gives it real purpose. The M/F barrels are tight as new on hinge pin and breech face, with the lever way right of center guaranteeing many years of service.  The dark blue barrel compliments the actions 80% factory original case color with some fading, Joseph Loy engraved vine and leaf motifs remain sharp. The trigger guard retains 70% factory finish while wood to metal fit is superb.  This double is ready for another one hundred years of action- the Ideal gun! Thank you for looking, enjoy.

Barrel Length:  28"
Chokes:  .018/ .026 Modified/Full
Bores:  Shiny
Bore Diameter:  .615/ .616
Wall Thickness:  .029/ .027
% Blue:  100%
Chambers:  2 3/4" with long cones
Ribs:  Tight
Sights:  Front gold bead
Action:  Tight way right of center
Ejectors or Extractors:  Extractor
Receiver Condition:  80% factory case color
Screws:  Perfect
Engraving:  Sharp, clear; Joseph Loy engraved
Trigger Type:  Double-crisp
Trigger Guard Color:  70% Factory
Stock Type:  Capped pistol grip/splinter
LOP:  14 1/4"
LOP To End Of Wood:  13 7/16"
DAH:  2 13/16"
DAC:  1 11/16"
Cast:  Heel 1/8"on
Checkering Condition:  Perfect
Butt Treatment:  Noshoc
 
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 $115.00 within the continental U.S. Additional fees for HI & AK. We ship internationally with additional fees!
Item Condition: Used
Requires FFL?: Yes

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 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

Curio/Relic: Yes
Shotgun Gauge: 20 Gauge