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Lot #3683
Lot #3685

Lot 3684: L. C. Smith/Hunter Arms Co. Grade 3E Shotgun Two Barrel Set

Factory Engraved L. C. Smith/Hunter Arms Co. 16 Gauge Grade 3E Double Barrel Shotgun Two Barrel Set with Factory Letter

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: December 10, 2023

Lot 3684: L. C. Smith/Hunter Arms Co. Grade 3E Shotgun Two Barrel Set

Factory Engraved L. C. Smith/Hunter Arms Co. 16 Gauge Grade 3E Double Barrel Shotgun Two Barrel Set with Factory Letter

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: December 10, 2023

Estimated Price: $2,250 - $3,500
Price Realized:
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Factory Engraved L. C. Smith/Hunter Arms Co. 16 Gauge Grade 3E Double Barrel Shotgun Two Barrel Set with Factory Letter

Manufacturer: Hunter Arms Company
Model: Grade 3
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 16
Barrel: 30 inch solid rib
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1445
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 367
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

Blued nitro steel barrels with single white bead sight on the matted concave solid rib which is marked "HUNTER ARMS. CO. FULTON, N.Y.", chambers measured 2 1/2 inches with automatic ejectors, and choke constrictions of .030/.028 inches. The casehardened action displays scroll engraving and oval game bird scene on either side as well as "L. C. SMITH". The gun features a single Hunter One trigger and a tang mounted manual safety switch. Nicely figured, multi-point checkered splinter forend with engraved fittings and ebony tip and round knob pistol grip stock with a gold duck on the left of the stock and factory buttplate. Includes a second matching set of 30 inch 16 gauge barrels with choke constrictions of .005/.005 inches. Also included is a factory letter confirming the current barrel length, barrel material, gauge, grade, and ejectors when it was finished on December 2nd, 1909. Stock measurements: 1 3/4 inch drop at comb; 2 5/8 inch drop at heel; 14 1/16 inch length of pull; weight 7 lbs. 7 oz.

Rating Definition:

Very fine, retaining 90% original blue finish, 20% original case colors with the balance a fine grey, and light handling evidence. The reoiled wood is also very fine with a repaired crack at the wrist and rear of the lockplate both on the right side, and sharp checkering. The extra barrel set is very fine. Mechanically excellent.



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