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Lot 3491:Hunter Arms Co./L. C. Smith Crown Grade Shotgun Two Barrel Set

August 27th, 2023|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 3491:Hunter Arms Co./L. C. Smith Crown Grade Shotgun Two Barrel Set

August 27th, 2023|Rock Island, IL
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Scarce Factory Engraved Hunter Arms Co./L. C. Smith Crown Grade Double Barrel Shotgun Two Barrel Set

This scarce Crown Grade is one of only 842 made by Hunter Arms Co. according to page 96 of William Brophy's "L. C. Smith Shotguns". Blued steel barrels with dual bead sights on the matted concave solid rib with engraving and a gold inlaid bar toward the breech, "L. C. SMITH Crown GRADE" and "MADE TO ORDER BY THE HUNTER ARMS CO. INC. FULTON. N.Y." marked on the right and left barrels respectively, 1 1/2 inch wedges of scroll engraving at either breech, and chambers measured 2 3/4 inches with automatic ejectors. The casehardened sidelock action displays the quintessential factory cut engraving these high grade L. C. Smith guns are known for. The left side shows a pair of setters on point in a field, the right has a pair of pointers following the sent of game with the balance filled with attractive floral scrollwork and the tell-tale gold inlaid crown on the toplever. The gun features a Hunter One Trigger and tang mounted manual safety switch. The beautifully figured, multi-point checkered splinter forend with ebony tip inlay and engraved fittings and round knob pistol grip stock features a Hawkins red rubber recoil pad. Included with the lot is a second set of matching numbered 28 inch 12 gauge barrels with their own forend. Barrel measurements for the 28 inch set (R/L): bore diameter nine inches from the breech .732/.732 inches; choke constriction .012/.025 inches; minimum wall thickness .030/.028 inches. Barrel and stock measurements for the 30 inch set (R/L): bore diameter nine inches from the breech .729/.729 inches; choke constriction .035/.034 inches; minimum wall thickness .033/.029 inches; 1 3/8 inch drop at comb; 1 3/4 inch drop at heel; 14 3/8 inch length of pull; weight 8 lbs. 4 oz.

ConditionVery fine, retaining 97% refurbished blue on the barrels and triggerguard, 25% plus original case colors on the action. The metal has light handling evidence and a few scattered tiny spots of pin prick oxidation. The wood is also very fine with a few minor marks and sharp checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Details
ManufacturerHunter Arms Company
ModelCrown Grade
TypeShotgun
Serial number
ClassCurio & Relic Long Gun
Caliber / Gauge12
Barrel30 inch solid rib
Finishblue/gold/casehardened
Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views766
Catalog page299
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