GUN SPRING 2016
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/14/2016
SCARCE L. C. SMITH ALL OPTION CROWN GRADE.L.C. SMITHSXS CROWNRE9081712 GAMODERNCal. 12 ga. 2-3/4" Chambers. 30" Bbls, fitted with raised, ventilated rib are engraved "L. C. SMITH Crown GRADE" and "MADE TO ORDER BY THE HUNTER Arms Co Inc. FULTON NEW YORK" on tops. There are 1" triangles of simple scroll at breech ends, and engraved geometric bands at muzzles. Bbl flats are stamped with Hunter proofs, SN, and grade, along with "CHAMBERS 2-3/4 INCHES". Splinter is of reinforced type. Case hardened, standard action features non-automatic safety, and Hunter One trigger. It is engraved in typical "Crown" grade style with 50% coverage scroll with floral highlights. Lockplates are engraved "L. C. SMITH" in ribands at front portions, and with near full coverage of small scroll surrounding oval vignettes of pointing dogs in etched and nicely detailed backgrounds; pair of setters on left, and pointers on right. A crown is inlaid in gold on top lever pivot. Blued trigger guard with matching scroll on bow has SN on tang. Well crafted, finely veined European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4" over black Decelerator pad. Point pattern checkering with line border wraps over top of grip. Matching short schnabled beavertail ejector forend has J-spring release with guitar shaped secondary release. Bore diameter: left - .727, right -.726. Bore restrictions: left - .037 (extra full), right -.031 (full). Wall thickness: left -.030, right -.032. Drop at heel: 1-7/8", drop at comb: 1-7/16". Weight: 8 lbs. 7 oz. LOP: 14-1/4". CONDITION: Excellent, as refurbished. Bbls retain essentially all of a fine professional rust blue, engraving and rib matting remain clear. Action and lockplates retain 90 - 95% of a well done re-color hardening, engraving slightly softened. Newly made stocks retain essentially all of their glossy oil finish. Well cut checkering is clean and sharp. Bores are excellent, with a hint of frosting, mostly in right bbl. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. A total of 890 Crown grades were made, 644 in 12 gauge. 49708-25 MGM2 (7,000-10,000)