LC Smith Field Grade 16ga –U.S. ARMED FORCES ISSUE EJECTORS, UNFIRED, 99.5% FACTORY

L.C. Smith Field Grade 16 Gauge SxS U.S. ARMED FORCES ISSUE, EJECTORS, UNFIRED, 99.5% FACTORY General Specs: LC Smith, Year 1941, 16 Gauge, 6lbs 11oz, Side-by-Side Serial Number: FWE190439 There is no shortage of L.C. Smith Field Grade 16ga. guns. They made 38,678 of them. HOWEVER, LESS THAN 1%, OR 3400 OF THEM HAD EJECTORS. HOW MANY DO YOU THINK REMAIN UNFIRED AND IN NEAR NEW CONDITION. Likely not a hundred or so. Just breaking down how special this gun is, it is a new, unfired, ejector L.C. Smith, with 99.5% factory original case color, blue, and wood finish, AND MAY BE THE ONLY KNOWN U.S. ARMED FORCES ISSUED L.C. SMITH IN 16GA.! I have researched the three main reference books written on the L.C. Smith gun from Brophy, Houchins, and James Stubbendieck. Each of them reference the stamping on the bottom of the barrels of a handful of guns delivered to the U.S. Ordnance department in the period leading up to WWII, 1940 and 1941, that stamping being USA-F. Some believe it to mean U.S. Air Force, others U.S. Armed Forces, but all agree guns with that stamping were amongst those delivered to the U.S. Armed forces to train anit-aircraft gunners how to lead a moving target. Mostly done on a skeet field to teach the concept, there are also stories of driving in moving trucks trying to hit clay targets thrown from the truck. Don’t try that one at home! These “ORDNANCE” guns are highly valued, especially by those that have a penchant for militaria, and to find one in 16ga. new and unfired is an amazing treasure. The gun is crisp and new mechanically, but does have some minor handling marks from safe storage and assembling. There are no, none, zero primer marks on the standing breech around the firing pin holes, indicating an unfired gun. Look at the photos…THIS IS NOT A RESTORED GUN! An amazing find, with good shooting dimensions, and offered at a price that is affordable to most. Thanks for looking and don’t miss this great opportunity to own a rare L.C. Smith Field Grade ejector gun in new condition with U.S. markings! Barrels Barrel Length: 28"***** Chokes: .020/.027 M/F***** Bores: perfect***** Bore Diameter: .663/.660***** Wall Thickness: .035/.032***** % Blue: 100% factory***** Chambers: 2 3/4"**** Ribs: SSP, tight***** Sights: double metal***** Action Action: tight, way right of center***** Ejectors or Extractors: ejectors, strong, timed***** Case Color: 99% factory***** Screws: perfect***** Engraving: none***** Trigger Type: double, crisp***** Trigger Guard Color: 100% factory***** Stock Type: capped pistol grip/splinter forend***** LOP: 14 1/8***** LOP To End Of Wood: 13 13/16"***** DAH: 2 5/8"***** DAC: 1 1/2"***** Cast: 1/16" off***** Checkering Condition: perfect factory***** Butt Treatment: factory plate***** 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! - Vintage Firearms Inc COME JOIN US on SEPTEMBER 8-10, 2017 at the 2nd annual Tunnel of Trees Side X Side Tournament and Game Fair at the Emmet County Sportsmen’s club in Northwest Michigan! We employ a full time gunsmith on premises and can perform alterations to suit your needs within a few weeks of purchase.