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Lot #3557

Lot 3556: Smith L.C. Ideal Grade

Factory Engraved L.C. Smith/Hunter Arms Ideal Grade Double Barrel 20 Gauge Shotgun

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 4, 2016

Lot 3556: Smith L.C. Ideal Grade

Factory Engraved L.C. Smith/Hunter Arms Ideal Grade Double Barrel 20 Gauge Shotgun

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 4, 2016

Estimated Price: $1,800 - $3,000
Price Realized:
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Factory Engraved L.C. Smith/Hunter Arms Ideal Grade Double Barrel 20 Gauge Shotgun

Manufacturer: Smith L C
Model: Ideal Grade
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 20
Barrel: 28 inch solid rib
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 896
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 203
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

Manufactured in 1926 with dual bead sights, 2 3/4 inch chambers, and improved cylinder/improved cylinder chokes. The casehardened receiver and side plates feature light floral scroll engraving, "L.C. SMITH" on both lock plates, dual triggers, and a tan mounted manual safety. Mounted on a multi-point checkered splinter forearm and pistol grip stock with a hard rubber grip cap, and serrated hard rubber buttplate. The under side of the barrel rib is marked "BV LYNDEN WA 20 GA" in small letters just forward of the forearm. Barrel and stock measurements are: bore diameter at 9 inches from breech .614/.612 inch; wall thickness at 9 inches from breech .058/.059 inches; drop at comb 1 1/2 inches; drop at heel 2 3/4 inches; length of pull 14 inches.

Rating Definition:

Very fine with 97% of the blue finish on the barrels, small handling marks, and a few light dings and nicks. The receiver has 85% of the original case colors with high point and edge wear, handling marks, and a mostly silver/gray patina on the underside. The wood is very fine with crisp checkering and light handling marks. Mechanically excellent.



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