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Collector’s Fact
According to L.C. Smith Shotguns by Brophy, only 17 A3 Grade shotguns were produced, making this one of the rarest 12 gauge L. C. Smith shotguns ever manufactured.
AS PICTURED AND DESCRIBED IN "THE DOUBLE GUN JOURNAL" FROM WINTER OF 1995
CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 97% original blue finish on the barrels
with 50% on the triggerguard, the action and lockplates show 60% original case colors with the balance
an attractive silver patina, and light handling evidence. The wood is also excellent with a few minor scratches,
a brown coloration to the buttplate, and sharp checkering. Mechanically excellent. These shotguns are rarely seen for sale, ever less frequently in
this exceptional condition, don’t miss your chance to own this excellent piece owned by American industrialist and philanthropist John Lee Pratt!
Estimate: 80,000 - 130,000
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