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Category - Shotguns - American Double - LC Smith Shotguns

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Shotguns - American Double
LC Smith Shotguns

L. C. Smith, Maker, Syracuse NY Grade "D" Hammer gun 12 ga

Description:
The L C Smith Hammer guns “Made by L C Smith, Syracuse, NY” were produced from 1884 to 1887 when the company was bought by Hunter Brothers. Less than 3000 L C Smith Syracuse hammer guns in 7 grades – F, E, D, C, B, A, & AA were made in the serial number range 10,000 – ca. 25,600. The one offered here is a rare “D” grade with serial number 21088. It is in very good condition except the checkering has been sanded off. But there is enough wood left so that it could be recut. The stock is a marvelous French walnut. The 30” fine Damascus barrels have very good pattern and excellent bores choked full and modified. A nice old hammer gun for your collection that is ready to shoot.
 

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Manufacturer: LC Smith, Syracuse, NY
Model: D" Grade Hammer gun
Serial Number: 21088
Barrel Length: 30
Chambers: 2 3/4
Ejectors: no
Condition: Very good
Metal Condition: Very good
Wood Condition: Good
Bore Condition: Excellent
Barrels: Fine Damascus
Action: Bar Action Sidelock
Triggers: double
Stock: English walnut
Stock Comb: 2 1/4
Stock Heel: 3 1/2
Stock Cast: neutral141
Fore End: Splinter
Butt Pad: Original HRBP
LOP: 14
Manufacture Date: ca. 1886
Choke Left: Full
Choke Right: full
Engraving: yes-very nice
Item Location: CA