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Lot 1302: Smith L C - Crown Grade

Factory Engraved Hunter Arms/L.C. Smith Crown Grade Double Barrel Shotgun

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 9, 2017

Lot 1302: Smith L C - Crown Grade

Factory Engraved Hunter Arms/L.C. Smith Crown Grade Double Barrel Shotgun

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 9, 2017

Estimated Price: $8,500 - $13,000

Factory Engraved Hunter Arms/L.C. Smith Crown Grade Double Barrel Shotgun

Manufacturer: Smith L C
Model: Crown Grade
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 12
Barrel: 2 inch vent rib
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 2143
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 189
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

Manufactured in 1926 with dual bead sights, standard barrel markings, decorative wedges of scroll engraving on the chambers, 2 3/4 inch chambers, ejectors, full/full chokes, Hunter One single selective trigger, and tang mounted safety switch. Receiver and side plates feature highly detailed, fine floral and scroll engraving with hunting dog vignettes on the side plates. Engraved trigger guard and break lever with a gold inlaid crown on top of the break lever hinge. Fancy checkered beavertail forearm and pistol grip stock with a hard rubber grip cap, and vented White-Line recoil pad. Barrel and stock measurements are: bore diameter at 9 inches from breech .727/.727 inch; wall thickness at 9 inches from breech .040/.040 inch; drop at comb 1 1/2 inches; drop at heel 1 5/8 inches; length of pull 14 1/4 inches.

Rating Definition:

Very fine as professionally restored (barrels) with 98% of the blue finish, slightly light markings, scattered nicks and surface scratches. The receiver and side plates have an overall silver gray patina with crisp, clear engraving, and traces of light spotting. The wood has well-defined checkering and a few small dings. Mechanically excellent.



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