GUN FALL 2015
The live portion of this session begins on Monday, October 5, 2015.
EARLY L.C. SMITH GRADE 2. L.C. SMITH GR. 2 33213 12 Ga MODERN; C&R Cal. 12 Ga. 30" Damascus steel bbls. 2-5/8" chambers. Coked: CYL/IMP CYL. Full length matted rib with brass front bead. Double triggers, extractors, automatic safety. Capped full pistol grip buttstock with 14-1/4" LOP over fancy checkerboard and game scene hard rubber buttplate. Buttstock checkered in classic 2-point pattern. Splinter forend with dog''s head escutcheon and ebony tip, checkered in classic 3-point pattern. Lockplates each engraved with a burst of scroll and marked "L.C. SMITH". Trigger guard bow with burst of scroll. Geometric pattern on top of lever and hinge pin. Weight: 7 lb 9 oz. PROVENANCE: The Estate of B.E. "Andy" Anderson. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain 80-85% dark contrast Damascus pattern with a few handling marks throughout. Receiver retains 65-70% dark orig case color, particularly on lockplates. Bottom of frame starting to tone at front with darker case color towards trigger plate. Trigger guard retains 70-75% orig high polished blue. Buttstock and forearm retain 85-90% orig varnish, starting to flake, with light minor handling marks throughout. There is a tiny minor chip on the left side of forearm. Mechanics are excellent. Bores are bright and shiny with scattered frosting throughout. Unusual in this fine condition. 49531-23 JSL153 (1,500-2,500)