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Lot 1980: L.C. Smith Ideal Grade Double Barrel Shotgun

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 12, 2009

Lot 1980: L.C. Smith Ideal Grade Double Barrel Shotgun

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 12, 2009

Estimated Price: $1,000 - $1,600
Price Realized:
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L.C. Smith Ideal Grade Double Barrel Shotgun

Manufacturer: Smith L C
Model: Ideal Grade
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 12
Barrel: 30 inch solid rib
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1856
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 114
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

Standard markings on top of the barrel with Hunter Arms markings on the left barrel and "L.C. SMITH IDEAL GRADE" with outward facing arrows on the right barrel. The barrels are 30 inches in length with a concave solid matte rib and brass bead, 2 3/4 inch chambers, choked full/improved modified with extractors and a tang mounted automatic safety. The action is casehardened with "L.C. SMITH" stamped on both side plates and a broad leaf engraving with a simple zigzag border. Mounted with a checkered splinter forearm with ebony forend insert and pistol grip stock with hard rubber grip cap and buttplate. 13" inch length of pull, 2 5/8" drop in comb and 2 1/2" drop in heel.

Rating Definition:

Very good. The barrels retain approximately 98% of the re-blue finish with moderate thinning at the breech and muzzles. There are scattered areas of smooth plum patina. The engraving remains crisp at the receiver and the vivid case colors are present on 70% of the surface with the remaining being a smooth gray. The trigger guard retains approximately 90% of the blue finish. The wood is very good with deeply pronounced checkering and some overall scattered minor scratches and dents. The buttplate is chipped on the toe. Mechanically excellent.



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