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Category - LC Smith Shotguns - Shotguns - American Double

Category
LC Smith Shotguns
Shotguns - American Double

L.C. Smith Grade 5E 12 Gauge Side-by-Side UNTOUCHED ORIGINAL CONDITION!

Description:
L.C. Smith Grade 5E 12 Gauge Side-by-Side
UNTOUCHED ORIGINAL CONDITION!

General Specs: LC Smith, Year 1908, 12 Gauge, 8lbs, SxS
Serial Number: 210209

Vintage American double gunners recognize L.C. Smith guns built before 1913 as the best of their kind, with more attention to detail, better stock inletting, and even  nicer engraving than the named models that came post 1913.  Few high grades were made, with only 414 Grade 5 guns produced in the 12 gauge.  This gun, sn210209 made in 1908 is one of them, and one of only about 45 or so ever made with the English style stock.  What a gorgeous gun, with 30" barrels choked F/F (use spreader loads for more open choking, or we can alter chokes in our shop within 2 weeks of purchase), weighing 8lbs. and balanced perfectly 1/8" ahead of the hinge pin, exceptional engraving, great bores, nicely figured English walnut, and lots of factory original case color remaining on the receiver.  We have the original hang tag with this gun (great condition tag!) along with an original correspondence from the owner to the factory and the factory's response.  A nice touch to see the history!  When considering upland game, waterfowl, turkey, pigeons, or clay targets, this gun is ready for all.  Collector interest in L.C. Smith has become brisk, with prices rising and creating a great investment opportunity.  Consider what a Parker Grade 5, or BHE, would cost in this condition (over $16,000) and you realize what a bargain this is.  I consider the Grade 5 Elsie to be one of the most  beautiful of the American doubles, no matter what the cost.  Just look at the detail in the dog's features, the intricate scroll and bouquet engraving throughout, and the gorgeous borders.  Check out the wood to metal fit, screws, checkering...what a nice, original, 108 year old gun!  Even the trigger guard retains 95% of the original charcoal blue.  The condition of this gun is "as found" with no restoration...all factory finishes.  Grade 5's don't come up for sale very often, so don't miss your opportunity!

Barrels

Barrel Length: 30"
Chokes: F/F  .030/.030
Bores: great bores
Bore Diameter: .728/.728
Wall Thickness: .028/.026
% Blue: 85%
Chambers: 2 3/4"
Ribs: tight
Sights: double ivory

Action

Action: tight, right of center
Ejectors or Extractors: ejectors, strong, timed both
Case Color: 90%
Screws: excellent
Engraving: crisp, awesome
Trigger Type: single selective trigger rear - crisp, excellent
Trigger Guard Color: 98%

Stock

Type: english straight grip/splinter forend/ English walnut
LOP: 14 3/16"
LOP To End Of Wood: 13 1/8"
DAH: 2 1/8"
DAC: 1 3/8"
Cast: 1/8" off
Checkering Condition: 28 lines per inch excellent
Butt Treatment: factory hawkins

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 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 $65.00 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

We employ a full time gunsmith 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