GUN SPRING 2016
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/14/2016
UNUSUAL 20 BORE SINGLE TRIGGER EJECTOR L. C. SMITH SPECIALTY GRADE WITH 32 INCH BARRELS. L.C. SMITH SXS SPECIALTY FWE128140 20 GA MODERN Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4" Chambers. 32" Bbls are marked "L. C. SMITH Specialty GRADE" with Hunter Arms, Fulton NY address, on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with Hunter proofs, SN, grade, and "CHAMBERS 2-3/4 INCHES". Case hardened, featherweight action features non-automatic safety, and Hunter One trigger (marked on trigger plate). It is engraved in typical "Specialty" style with 30% coverage simple scroll. Lockplates marked "L. C. SMITH" in Old English script, are engraved with near full coverage of large shaded scroll surrounding vignettes of game birds; pair of quail on left, flying duck on right. Blued and scroll engraved trigger guard has SN on tang. Lightly figured American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/8" over black Pachmayr white line pad. Typical point pattern checkering with beaded border wraps over top of grip. Matching splinter ejector forend has inset ebony tip, and J-spring release with guitar shaped secondary release. Bore diameter: left - .618, right -.618. Bore restrictions: left - .033 (full), right -.033 (full). Wall thickness: left -.032, right -.036. Drop at heel: 2-7/8", drop at comb: 1-5/8". Weight: 6 lbs. 10 oz. LOP: 14-3/8". CONDITION: Excellent, as partially refinished. Bbls retain approx 90% orig blue, thinning slightly from normal hand wear, and with some light scratches. Action and lockplates retain 60 - 70% orig case hardening color, considerably silvered on bottom and high edges. Trigger guard and forend escutcheon retain most of their orig blue. Stocks retain a considerable amount of their orig finish, butt portion behind checkering refinished at time of installation of new pad, which has been ground thin, and has steel backing plate exposed on both sides. Checkering slightly worn. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Mechanically excellent. 1106 Specialty grade 20 bores were made, very few with 32" bbls. 49708-35 MGM4 (5,000-8,000)