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Category - LC Smith Shotguns - Shotguns - American Double

Category
LC Smith Shotguns
Shotguns - American Double

L.C. Smith Field Grade 12 Gauge - FACTORY MINT GUN, 99% ++

Description:
L.C. Smith Field Grade 12 Gauge SxS
FACTORY MINT GUN, 99% +++

General Specs: LC Smith, Year 1948, Gauge, 7lbs 1oz, Side-by-Side
Serial Number: FWS32468

RARE GUN!!! ONE OF 127,255 EVER MADE!  I just had to do that...I do have a lot of rare guns I list, but this is not one of them.  The only thing special about this one is that it is completely factory original and a bold, vivid, 99% overall condition.  Made in 1948 after Marlin Arms took over the Hunter Arms Co., Inc., snFWS32468 is a Field Grade that must have been used just a little and then put away, as it has just the slightest thinning of blue around the forend area, and the rest looks near new.  Weighing just 7lbs. and nicely balanced with 26" barrels, a full length unaltered stock with great modern shooting dimensions, this is a gun that could be used to measure what a L.C. Smith should look like as a new gun.  The action is tight as new on the hinge pin and breech face, all mechanics are as new, and there is nothing wanting on the gun.  Being a 12ga.  it is an affordable and fine example of the quality known on the vintage American guns from the days when makers still cared.  Made in the same factory and by the same people that was Hunter Arms Co., Inc. and the last of the great L.C. Smiths before the collapse of the factory floor and end of production in 1949.  Thanks for looking!

Barrels

Barrel Length: 26"
Chokes: .014/.026 LM/IM
Bores: mirror
Bore Diameter: .729/.729
Wall Thickness: .034/.034
% Blue: 96% factory
Chambers: 2 3/4"
Ribs: tight
Sights: front silver

Action

Action: tight, slight right of center
Ejectors or Extractors: extractors
Case Color: 99% factory
Screws: perfect
Engraving: none
Trigger Type: double, crisp
Trigger Guard Color: 99% factory

Stock

Type: capped pistol grip/splinter forend
LOP: 14 1/8"
LOP To End Of Wood: 13 15/16"
DAH: 2 3/4"
DAC: 1 5/8"
Cast: 1/8"off
Checkering Condition: perfect
Butt Treatment: plate

There are more photos upon request. We offer a 30 day mechanical warranty on this fine shotgun. Call us for full details. 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. I have many more fine sxs shotguns not yet listed. Thanks for looking!

We will be at the SOUTHERN SIDE BY SIDE CHAMPIONSHIP & EXHIBITION, Celebrating Spring Classic 17th Anniversary April 22-24, 2016 in Sanford, NC!
 
We employ a full time gunsmith on premises and can perform alterations to suit your needs within a few weeks of purchase.
 
Payment Methods: Money Order, Certified Check, Personal Check, Wire Transfer
Inspection Period / Return Policy: Three Days from the date the item was received.
Sales Tax: 6% Michigan Only
Shipping & Insurance: Ground $45.00 We ship internationally!
Item Condition: Used
Requires FFL?: Yes

If you have any questions about this item or payment, please email or call us directly, at #616-292-6240. Thanks! Jay Shachter, Vintage Firearms, Inc

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