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Lot 3481:Hunter Arms/L.C. Smith Crown Grade Single Barrel Trap Shotgun

December 8th, 2024|Bedford, TX
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Lot 3481:Hunter Arms/L.C. Smith Crown Grade Single Barrel Trap Shotgun

December 8th, 2024|Bedford, TX
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Rare Factory Engraved Hunter Arms Co./L. C. Smith Crown Grade Single Barrel Trap Shotgun

Manufactured in 1920 as one of just 88 made in this configuration according to page 120 of William Brophy's "L. C. Smith Shotguns". The gun was built with a blued steel barrel featuring dual white bead sights on the matted vent rib which has a gold bar inlaid ahead of the chamber, "L. C. SMITH Crown TRAP" and "MADE TO ORDER BY THE HUNTER ARMS Co. Inc. FULTON N.Y." marked on the right and left at the chamber, wedges of scroll engraving at the breech, choke constriction of .025 inches, and a 2 3/4 inch chamber with ejector. The barrel is fitted to the casehardened boxlock action which displays extensive floral scroll engraving surrounding a pair of setters on the left and a pair of pointers on the right in oval scenes as well as a gold inlaid crown on the toplever. The gun is fitted with a beautifully figured wide Schnabel tip forend with engraved fittings and a Monte-Carlo pistol grip stock with raised cheekpiece, checkered flats, hard rubber grip cap, and a Pachmayr recoil pad. Stock measurements: 1 7/16 inch drop at comb; 2 9/16 inch drop at heel; 14 9/16 inch length of pull; weight 8 lbs. 7 oz.

ConditionVery fine, retaining 97% original blue finish with much of the loss on the lower tang, strong traces of the original case colors mostly in the protected areas, and light handling evidence. The re oiled wood is also very fine with replaced recoil pad, a few scratches, and sharp checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Details
ManufacturerHunter Arms Company
ModelCrown Grade
TypeShotgun
Serial number
ClassCurio & Relic Long Gun
Caliber / Gauge12
Barrel34 inch vent rib
Finishblue/casehardened
Stockwalnut
Bore conditionThe bore is bright with minor streaking and frosting.

Item LocationBedford, TX
Views1613
Catalog page312
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