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Category - LC Smith Shotguns - Shotguns - American Double

Category
LC Smith Shotguns
Shotguns - American Double

L.C. Smith Specialty Grade 12 Gauge TRAP CONFIGURED, VENT RIB

Description:
L.C. Smith Specialty Grade 12 Gauge SxS Shotgun
TRAP CONFIGURED, VENT RIB

General Specs: LC Smith, Year 1929, 12 Gauge, 7lbs 15oz, Side by Side
Serial Number: 123299

In the world of L.C. Smith shotguns built after 1912, the Specialty is a well appointed gun, with generous engraving, nicely figured wood, finely checkered, and equal to a Grade 3 gun of other makers, ie DH Parker, C Grade Fox, etc.  They made over 4800 guns in Specialty Grade 12ga., so they are not rare, but not profuse either.  But this gun, serial number 123299 built in 1929, is special.  First, it has every factory option including ejectors, Trap style beavertail forend, double ivory beads, single selective trigger, ventilated rib, and factory pad.  AND IT HAS FANTASTIC WOOD with full feather crotch exhibition quality walnut.  Without a crack or split anywhere, great screws, excellent wood to metal fit, this gun is a gorgeous heavy duty 12ga. for clays or game. This is a lot of gun for the money in the world of fine shotguns.  Where else can you find such a beautiful, functional doublegun with a ventilated rib and stunning wood for under $5K?   Vintage American double guns fully optioned like this fine Elsie are a treasure, and a solid investment that will grow in value as fewer and fewer such examples survive use and abuse.

Barrels

Barrel Length: 30"
Chokes: .044/.036  XF/F
Bores: very good
Bore Diameter: .731/.728
Wall Thickness: .028/.022
% Blue: 97%
Chambers: 2 3/4"
Ribs: vent rib, tight
Sights: double ivory

Action

Action: tight
Ejectors or Extractors: ejectors, strong, timed
Case Color: 30%
Screws: excellent
Engraving: clear sharp
Trigger Type: single selective trigger, crisp
Trigger Guard Color: 30%

Stock

Type: capped pistol grip/trap beavertail replacement
LOP: 14 7/8"
LOP To End Of Wood: 13 7/8"
DAH: 2 1/4"
DAC: 1 5/16"
Cast: 3/16" off
Checkering Condition: perfect
Butt Treatment: hawkins pad

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!

JOIN US at the LAS VEGAS ANTIQUE/SPORTING ARMS & CUSTOM KNIVES SHOW on January 22 - 24, 2016. It will be held at a new venue, the Westgate Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, NV!

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 $55.00 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

SOLD

Curio/Relic: Yes