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Lot 1618:Engraved Hunter Arms Co./L. C. Smith Crown Grade Shotgun

December 9th, 2023|Bedford, TX
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Lot 1618:Engraved Hunter Arms Co./L. C. Smith Crown Grade Shotgun

December 9th, 2023|Bedford, TX
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Scarce Factory Game Scene Engraved Hunter Arms Co./L. C. Smith Crown Grade Double Barrel Shotgun

This scarce Crown Grade is one of only 842 made by Hunter Arms Co. according to page 96 of William Brophy's "L. C. Smith Shotguns". Blued steel barrels with single brass bead sight on the matted concave solid rib with engraving and a gold inlaid bar toward the breech, "L. C. SMITH Crown GRADE" and "MADE TO ORDER BY THE HUNTER ARMS CO. INC. FULTON. N.Y." marked on the right and left barrels respectively, 1 1/2 inch wedges of scroll engraving at either breech, and chambers measured 2 3/4 inches with automatic ejectors. The casehardened sidelock action displays the exceptional factory cut engraving these high grade L. C. Smith guns are known for. The left side shows a pair of setters on point in a field, and the right has a pair of pointers following the scent of game with the balance filled with attractive floral scrollwork and the tell-tale gold inlaid crown on the toplever. The gun features a Hunter One Trigger and tang mounted manual safety switch with a small gold inlaid "S". The beautifully figured, multi-point checkered splinter forend with ebony tip inlay and engraved fittings and round knob pistol grip stock featuring a leather covered recoil pad. Barrel and stock measurements(R/L): bore diameter nine inches from the breech .730/.732 inches; choke constriction .034/.036 inches; minimum wall thickness .029/.031 inches; 1 1/2 inch drop at comb; 2 1/8 inch drop at heel; 13 3/4 inch length of pull; weight 7 lbs. 9 oz.

ConditionVery fine, retaining 99% reapplied blue finish on the barrels, 20% original case colors on the action, 60% original blue on triggerguard, some tiny subsurface pitting in areas on the barrel, and overall minor handling evidence. There are tiny hairline cracks at the rear of each lockplate and the upper tang; otherwise, the wood is very fine with a few minor scratches and sharp recut checkering. Mechanically excellent.
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ManufacturerHunter Arms Company
ModelCrown Grade
TypeShotgun
Serial number
ClassCurio & Relic Long Gun
Caliber / Gauge12
Barrel30 inch solid rib
Finishblue/casehardened
Stockwalnut

Item LocationBedford, TX
Views1129
Catalog page440
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