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Category - LC Smith Shotguns - Shotguns - American Double

Category
LC Smith Shotguns
Shotguns - American Double

L.C. Smith Specialty 12 Ga – 28”, 1925, SST, 16” LENGTH OF PULL, vintage firearm inc

Description:
General Specs: L.C. Smith, 2025, 12 Gauge, 8lbs. 2oz., Chokes M/XF, LOP 16", DAH 3 1/8", DAC 1 5/8"
Serial Number:  RE78594 

In the world of L.C. Smith shotguns, the Specialty Grade is a well-appointed gun, with generous engraving, nicely figured wood finely checkered, a true side lock and equal to a Grade 3 gun of other makers, ie DH Parker, C Grade Fox, etc.  This Specialty gun was built in 1925, serial number RE78594 is special in its own way and an ideal gun for the taller shooter! Check out the detailed photographs of the this Elsie, you will see that the stock has had a wood extension added to fit a shooter who requires a longer length of pull, this stock has been extended to a full 16”, the join is visible, but in day-to-day handling and lighting its less noticeable. At VFI we use professional studio lighting to show you all the details to help you make an informed choice, please study the images and you will agree this is an example of real craftmanship. The blending of grain really is a beautiful piece of artistry. If you want the gun adapting to your requirements, we have 5 full-time gunsmiths that can change a pad, alter stock dimensions or chokes, etc. without waiting in line…just let us know if you need anything customized. This stock as been fitted with a Purdey style leather covered pad.  Leather pads look “rich” and have the perfect combination of “slip” when mounting the gun and “stick” on your clothing during the shot, we believe it is the classiest way to terminate a buttstock on a shotgun. This L.C. Smith Specialty Grade is mechanically excellent in every way. The barrels have 98% dark factory blue, mirror bores with 2 ¾” chambers and choked Mod/Extra Full. The gun is tight on hinge and locks up tight on face, it has a regular frame with a reinforced forend lug, nicely timed ejectors, the gun has a Hunter One selective Trigger and manual safety.  The action has 90% thinning factory case color, perfect screws, sharp clear game scene and scroll engraving. The furniture has light figure, wood to metal fit is superb, checkering is excellent, and the wood is finished in an outstanding hand-rubbed oil finish. Weighing 8lbs. 2oz. and balanced on the hinge pin, this Elsie will not jar you with undo recoil and the barrels will swing through your target with ease. With these chokes you are covered for any eventuality, it will reach out and tag game or targets at 50 yards plus! whether it’s on the sporting fields or out in the wild this L.C. Smith will deliver results. This gun is in need of nothing except a new owner and trip to the range! Vintage American doubles are a solid investment that continue to grow in value while you enjoy their use.  See the specifications below.  Thanks for looking!

Barrels
Barrel Length:   30"
Chokes:   .020/.047 M/XF
Bores:   mirror
Bore Diameter:   .731/.735
Wall Thickness:   .034/.034
% Blue:   98%
Chambers:   2 3/4"
Ribs:   tight
Sights:  double ivory beads

Action
Action:  tight-Slight Right of Center
Ejectors:   timed
Receiver Condition:   90% factory case color; thin and faded
Screws:   perfect
Engraving:   clear and sharp
Trigger Type:   Hunter One Single Select Trigger
Trigger Guard Color:   60% factory blue

Stock
Type:  capped pistol grip/splinter; light figure; VFI wood extension blended in
LOP:    16"
LOP To End Of Wood:   15 1/16"
DAH:  3 1/8"
DAC:  1 5/8"
Cast:  neutral
Checkering Condition:  excellent
Butt Treatment:  leather covered 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 Inc.

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: AZ, FL, GA, MI, MO, PA, TX, WI
Shipping & Insurance: Ground $95.00 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.

Shotgun Gauge: 12 Gauge

Price: $3,250.00