Manufactured in 1941. According to page 177 of "L. C. Smith Shotguns" by William Brophy, only 220 Ideal Grade guns were built in .410 bore making this a very rare gun. Built with blued London Steel barrels with dual bead sights on the matted solid rib, "L. C. SMITH Ideal GRADE" and "HUNTER ARMS CO. INC. M'F'R'S FULTON. N.Y., U.S.A." marked on the right and left respectively, standard markings on the flats, and chambers measured 3 inches with automatic ejectors. The barrels are fitted to a casehardened sidelock action which displays standard flowing floral engraving and zig-zag borders with "L. C. SMITH" on either sideplate and features double triggers and a tang mounted automatic safety. The gun is fitted with a lightly figured and multi-point checkered splinter forend with lightly engraved fittings and an ebony tip inlay as well as a pistol grip stock with hard rubber grip cap and buttplate. Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): bore diameter nine inches from the breech .411/.411 inches; choke constriction .011/.021 inches; 1 5/16 inch drop at comb; 2 7/16 inch drop at heel; 14 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs. 3 oz.

Very fine, retaining 95% plus original blue finish, 80% original case colors with the balance a fine grey, a few scratches on the barrels, and some very minor patches of spotting. The wood is very good and shows numerous scratches, a few dings and dents, and some varnish flaking. Mechanically excellent.