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Lot #1488
Lot #1490

Lot 1489: Engraved L. C. Smith/Hunter Arms Specialty Grade Shotgun

Factory Game Scene Engraved L. C. Smith/Hunter Arms Specialty Grade Double Barrel Shotgun

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 14, 2022

Lot 1489: Engraved L. C. Smith/Hunter Arms Specialty Grade Shotgun

Factory Game Scene Engraved L. C. Smith/Hunter Arms Specialty Grade Double Barrel Shotgun

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 14, 2022

Estimated Price: $3,000 - $4,500
Price Realized:
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Factory Game Scene Engraved L. C. Smith/Hunter Arms Specialty Grade Double Barrel Shotgun

Manufacturer: Smith L C
Model: Specialty Grade
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 12
Barrel: 30 inch solid rib
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1432
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 331
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

Manufactured in 1920. Blued steel barrels with single bead sight on the matted concave solid rib, light engraving at the breeches, and 2 3/4 inch chambers with automatic ejectors. The casehardened sidelock action displays standard Specialty Grade engraving consisting of floral scroll surrounding a pair of grouse on the left lock plate and a mallard on the right lock plate. The gun features double triggers and an automatic safety. Nicely figured. multi-point checkered forend with engraved fittings, horn tip inlay, and rotary latch release and pistol grip stock with horn grip cap and buttplate. Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): bore diameter nine inches from the breech .730/.728 inches; choke constriction .016/.039 inches; minimum wall thickness .029/.028 inches; 1 5/8 inch drop at comb; 2 5/8 inch drop at heel; 14 5/8 inch length of pull; weight 7 lbs. 15 oz.

Rating Definition:

Very fine, retaining 90% original blue finish and 50% original case colors with some light spotting, a few minor scratches, and some rub wear. The wood is very fine with scattered dings and scratches and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.



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