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  • Lot #1289
Lot #1288
Lot #1290

Lot 1289: Engraved L.C. Smith Specialty Grade 20 Gauge Shotgun

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 7, 2019

Lot 1289: Engraved L.C. Smith Specialty Grade 20 Gauge Shotgun

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 7, 2019

Estimated Price: $3,000 - $4,500

Engraved L.C. Smith Specialty Grade 20 Gauge Shotgun

Manufacturer: Smith L C
Model: Specialty Grade
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 20
Barrel: 26 inch solid rib
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1494
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 166
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

Single brass bead sight on the matte, concave rib with standard markings forward of the breech, inlaid silver bar at the rear of the rib, 2 1/2 inch chambers with ejectors, standard markings on the flats, and modified/modified chokes. Standard Specialty Grade engraving on the action and locks with broad leafy scroll bordering bird scenes of a duck in flight on the right and a pair of quail on the left. With dual triggers and manual sliding tang safety. Checkered splinter forearm and pistol grip stock with solid rubber recoil pad. Barrel and stock measurements are: bore diameter at 9 inches from breech .615/.615; choke constriction .016/.019; minimum wall thickness .019/.024; drop at comb 1 5/16 inches; drop at heel 2 3/4 inches; length of pull 14 7/16 inches; weight 5 lbs. 13 oz.

Rating Definition:

Fine with 95% of the refinished blue, small traces of edge wear, light markings, visible pitting under the blue, and some small surface scratches. The receiver has 50% original case colors with crisp engraving, light spotting, and a gray patina on the balance. The refinished wood is also fine with sharp freshened checkering, freshened varnish finish, attractive grain, and small dings and scratches. Mechanically excellent.



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