Premier Auction - Session I
Fri, Apr 9, 2021 09:00AM EDT
Lot 379
Rare L.C. Smith Long Range Shotgun
Estimate: $800 - $1,200
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
side by side configuration, 12 gauge, serial number RE83333, LOP 14in., sidelocks engraved "L.C. Smith" with leaf decoration, 32 in. barrels stamped "HUNTER ARMS CO., FULTON, N.Y.", and "L.C. SMITH, IDEAL GRADE", "LONDON STEEL" to underside of barrels, barrel flats with "NP" marks and "CHAMBERS 3 INCHES", "LONGRANGE" on barrel lug, "HUNTER ONE TRIGGER" under receiver, checkered pistol grip stock and forend, brass bead front sight, full chokes to both cylinders, four rubber spacers to butt stock, overall length approximately 48-3/4 in., weighs 8 lbs. 9 oz. - Provenance: Private North Carolina Collection
safety mechanism is broken, very soft hammer throw, heavy pitting to exterior of barrel with rust, rust spotting to interior of barrels, pitting and rust to trigger guard and receiver, heavy wear to wood stock and forend, letters inscribed to trigger guard and buttcap, wear, dings and abrasions throughout
