Description:
L.C. Smith 16 Gauge SxS REDUCED PRICE!
CUSTOM UPGRADE, ROUNDED ACTION, SUPERB!
General Specs: LC Smith, Year 1913, 16 Gauge, 6lb 11oz, Side by Side
Serial Number: 215945
Fifteen years and thousands of guns on my journey to the best job a guy could have, but I have not seen a gun like this. We see Fox guns being upgraded often enough, and I have had an Elsie or two that has been custom built to extraordinary in the wake of Steven Dodd Hughes bringing his skills and writings to similar projects. But this gun is upgraded beyond normality. She started life in 1913 as a Field Grade regular frame, sn215945, and the barrels and action were used to build gun. What amazes me is two-fold; first, the workmanship is flawless in every department, and second, the amount of work and features included goes beyond anything I have seen on an L.C. Smith. The action has been filed and shaped into a true round body. Even the sideplates have curvature. The bottom of the frame is sculpted and there are graceful roundings to the sides of the receiver as well. The engraving is very well executed Purdey style rose and scroll, which was carried on to the custom trigger guard that has a rolled edge. The wood is nicely figured English walnut, with a fully rounded profile around the action, perfect wood to metal fit, and shaped to perfection. The checkering is 28LPI and superbly executed with a fine mullered border. Add nicely engraved sculpted heel and toe plates and perfect checkering on the balance of the butt and you have a butt stock to envy. The forend is long and gracefully shaped with an ebony inlaid tip, and beautifully checkered. There is even a unique knurled/checkered area under the tip to create friction with your fingertip when removing the forend...NICE! The bores are perfect, chambers are 2 3/4"and the gun comes with 11 long Briley screw-in chokes for unmatched versatility.
Weight is 6 3/4lbs. and balance is perfect between the hands. The mechanics are perfect, with crisp trigger pulls breaking at 3.5 and 4.5 lbs. right and left respectively. It seems as though nothing has been overlooked and the workmanship is impeccable in every way. I would love to know the master gunmaker responsible for creating this fine shotgun. Here is a chance to own a truly fine, American sidelock gun that is like new inside and out, gorgeous to look at, and with the best of workmanship for a very affordable price.
Barrels
Barrel Length: 28"*******
Chokes: 11 long Briley screw-in choke tubes*******
Bores: mirror*******
Bore Diameter: 665/.666*******
Wall Thickness: .020/.021*******
% Blue: 99%*******
Chambers: 2 3/4"*******
Ribs: tight*******
Sights: single*******
Action
Action: tight, way right of center*******
Ejectors or Extractors: ejecotrs, strong, timed*******
Case Color: 100%*******
Screws: perfect*******
Engraving: Purdey style rose and scroll superb*******
Trigger Type: double, crisp *******
Trigger Guard Color: 100% rolled edge*******
Stock
Type: english stock/splinter forend, English walnut crotch figured superb*******
LOP: 14 3/8"*******
LOP To End Of Wood: 14 3/8"*******
DAH: 2 3/8"*******
DAC: 1 7/16"*******
Cast: 5/16"*******
Checkering Condition: 28 lines per inch, perfect*******
Butt Treatment: engraved heel & toe plates*******
There are more photos upon request. We offer a 30 day mechanical warranty on this fine shotgun. Call us for full details. PLEASE SEE MY OTHER FINE VINTAGE FIREARMS. Just open one of my ads and click on the line that says “see all items from this seller” and a very nice list of fine sporting and collectible arms will appear. I have many more fine sxs shotguns not yet listed. Thanks for looking!
We employ a full time gunsmith on premises and can perform alterations to suit your needs within a few weeks of purchase.
Condition:
Used, Minor Wear
Brand:
L.C. Smith
Model:
215945
Caliber:
16 Gauge
Location:
MI
Trades Accepted:
Shipping Notes: Payment Methods: Money Order, Certified Check, Personal Check, Wire Transfer *******
Inspection Period / Return Policy: Three Days from the date the item was received. *******
Sales Tax: 6% Michigan Only *******
Shipping & Insurance: Ground $65.00 We ship internationally! *******
Item Condition: Used *******
Requires FFL?: Yes*******
LET ME SELL YOUR GUNS!!! As you can see, I do a thorough job, am nationally known, and have hundreds of existing customers looking for your gun! Federally licensed dealer of Classic American Doubles, i.e. Fox, Parker, Ithaca, L.C. Smith, Lefever. Guns must be shipped to licensed dealer. Layaways accepted. No returns on layaways. I BUY SHOTGUNS, COLLECTIONS OR ONE AT A TIME.
