LC Smith Grade 3E, sn207858, Year 1907, 12 Gauge, 7lb 1oz, Chokes IC/F, LOP 14 3/8", DAH 2 1/2", DAC 1 11/16"
Most L.C. Smith enthusiasts are aware that the “PRE-1913” L.C. Smith guns were superior to the later guns in the way of fit and finish, and that rarely do you see a split in the stock in pre-1913 Elsie guns because so much time and care was put into the inletting and finishing. Even the frame sculpting and engraving were more finely tuned and elegant. Of the 2592 Grade 3E twelve gauge guns ever made, only 51 were made with 26” barrels, often referred to as “brush guns”. This graceful L.C. Smith Grade 3E, sn207858 built in 1907, is in excellent condition throughout, with bright shiny bores, barrels tight on hinge pin and breech face, factory 2 ¾” chambers with VFI lengthened forcing cones (1 ½” tapers for softened recoil and better patterns, a $200 service in our shop), mechanics in superb operating condition with well-timed ejectors, properly functioning single selective trigger, positive safety, ready for decades more use. The barrels are unaltered since leaving the factory, with factory bore diameters of .728 both barrels, minimum barrel wall thickness of 27 thousandths of an inch, 97% factory blue, factory choked IC/F with proper choke tapers…the barrels are factory 26” and choked superbly for upland game. The engraving is sharp and clear, with 60% factory case color (thinning but there), excellent screws, a few areas of spotting and patina, beautifully sculpted frame, a work of art hand-engraved 116 years ago. The wood is gorgeous with nice figure, no cracks, excellent checkering and wood-to-metal-fit, nicely restored by VFI (a $950 service in our shop) and the butt ending in a VFI installed Purdey style leather covered pad (a $650 service in our shop) to give that final touch of fine gun elegance. The gun is a “looker” no doubt. Built on a regular weight frame weighing 7lbs. 1oz. and balanced nicely between the hands, the gun is ready for several more generations of use. The vintage American side x side guns are in high demand and going up in value every year, so they are investment quality, tangible assets for your enjoyment, really not an expenditure at all. Don’t hesitate on this classic Pre-1913 Elsie…they are getting hard to find! Thanks for looking.
BARRELS
Barrel Length: 26"
Chokes: .008/ .036 IC/F
Bores: Excellent
Bore Diameter: .728/ .728
Wall Thickness: .027/ .028
% Blue: 97% Factory
Chambers: 2 3/4" With long cones
Ribs: Tight
Sights: Front- Gold Bead
ACTION
Action: Tight, Centered
Ejectors or Extractors: Ejectors- Timed
Receiver Condition: 60% Factory fading
Screws: Excellent
Engraving: Grade 3; sharp;
Trigger Type: Single- Select
Trigger Guard Color: 99%
STOCK
Type: Capped Pistol Grip/ Splinter Forend
LOP: 14 3/8" from mid trigger
LOP To End Of Wood: 13 1/2"
DAH: 2 1/2"
DAC: 1 11/16"
Cast: Heel 1/8"off, Toe 3/16"off
Checkering Condition: Excellent
Butt Treatment: Purdey style leather covered pad
INQUIRIES
There is a 30 day mechanical warranty on this gun. Call us for full details, or to purchase.
We employ full time gunsmiths on premises and can perform alterations to suit your needs.
