(C) L.C. SMITH GRADE 3E 12 GAUGE SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN.

This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/16/2021

Hunter Arms Company L.C. Smith Grade "3E" double shotgun made in 1904. Nitro steel blued barrels with matted rib marked "Hunter Arms Company Fulton, NY". Gun has ejectors, automatic safety, single trigger, and twin bead sight. Gun has unusual single trigger that when selected only allows the left barrel to be fired. The purpose is unknown along with the manufacturer of the trigger. Color case regular weight engraved frame with birds in circle on left and ducks floating in circle on right with floral scroll work. Walnut checkered English stock with hard rubber buttplate. Walnut checkered splinter forearm with roller banjo shaped latch release and ebony inlay. CONDITION: Barrels and stock retain 95+% of there new finishes. Receiver has traces of original case in protected areas, and is polish to a bright finish. JTH

Name

Value

Barrel Length

30"

Barrel Wall Thickness

(L) .018 (R) .020

Chamber

2 - 3/4"

Choke

(L) .036 (R) .020

Drop at Comb

1 - 1/4"