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Lot 1501:Engraved L. C. Smith/Hunter Arms 20 Gauge Grade 5 Shotgun

May 20th, 2023|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 1501:Engraved L. C. Smith/Hunter Arms 20 Gauge Grade 5 Shotgun

May 20th, 2023|Rock Island, IL
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Rare Factory Game Scene Engraved L. C. Smith/Hunter Arms 20 Gauge Grade 5 Double Barrel Shotgun

Manufactured in 1910 as one of a total of only 21 guns built in 20 gauge according to the numbers given by the L. C. Smith Collector's Association. Blued Nitro Steel barrels with single brass bead sight on the matted concave solid rib which is marked "MADE TO ORDER BY THE HUNTER ARMS CO FULTON N.Y." followed by a single gold inlaid bar, single bands of engraving at either muzzle, single bands of engraving at either breech as well as 1 1/4 inch wedges, and chambers lengthened to 3 inches and subsequently marked as such on the water table with automatic ejectors. The casehardened action and lock plates display beautiful bouquet and scroll engraving surrounding two excellent dog scene vignettes as well as an "L. C. Smith" banner on either lockplate. The scenes consist a pair of setters in a forested scene on the left lockplate and a pair of pointers in a forested scene on the right plate both showing the dogs on point and ready to flush. The toplever, both tangs, and the trigger guard show the same bouquet and scroll engraving. The gun features the desirable single selective Hunter One Trigger and a tang mounted manual safety switch with a gold inlaid "S". Beautifully figured, multi-point checkered splinter forend with engraved fittings and ebony tip inlay and round knob pistol grip stock with a Pachmayr Old English recoil pad. Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): bore diameter nine inches from the breech .637/.621 inches; choke constriction .011/.022 inches; minimum wall thickness .025/.027 inches; 1 11/16 inch drop at comb; 2 1/16 inch drop at heel; 14 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs.

ConditionExcellent, retaining 98% refurbished blue finish, 50% original case colors with the balance an attractive silver patina, crisp markings and engraving, and overall minor handling evidence. The lightly freshened wood is very fine with a small chip at the rear of the left lockplate, a few scattered minor dings and scratches, and sharp checkering. Mechanically excellent.
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ManufacturerHunter Arms Company
Model5 Grade
TypeShotgun
Serial number
ClassCurio & Relic Long Gun
Caliber / Gauge20
Barrel28 inch solid rib
Finishblue/casehardened
Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views1334
Catalog page518
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