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L.C. Smith Specialty Grade Sidelock Double Ejectorgun

Currency:CAD Category:Coins & Paper Money Start Price:550.00 CAD Estimated At:NA
L.C. Smith Specialty Grade Sidelock Double Ejectorgun
serial #RE74226, 12 ga (2 3/4''), 32'' nitro steel barrels choked full in both with bright very good plus to near excellent bores with a couple raised light dings nearer the muzzles and some stubborn wad residue in both. The barrels about 65-70% original blue, appearing stronger under ambient light, with general light wear drifting to gray-brown, some silvering at the edges of the breeches and muzzles, and scattered light handling marks. The frame retains about 90% original case-hardening with the lockplates drifting more to gray with vibrant case color around and atop the fences, otherwise showing light oxidation staining along the underside and light silvering on the high edges. The long tang triggerguard and forend metal have toned to a gunmetal gray patina with remnants of blue on the triggerguard and spots toning to brown. The checkered straight grip walnut stock and beavertail forend are in very good condition with an about 1'' tight crack at the rear of the left lockplate, an about 1 1/2'' crack at the rear of the forend latch, a neat filler-repair on the forend woodline, softened checkering, and light dings and handling marks scattered throughout including some softened abrasions along the toeline. The stock features a neatly spliced comb and is fit with a Hawkins ventilated recoil pad giving an about 14 3/8'' length of pull with drops of 1 5/8'' and 1 9/16''. The Specialty Grade scroll engraving with flying duck right and pair of partridge left remains crisp, the barrel markings mildly softened in spots but still readily legible, and the barrels and forend are numbered to the gun. The shotgun locks up with the right barrel just a hair off-face, a bare sliver of light visible between the breech and the standing breech, and the lever coming to rest at center. It features a Hunter One trigger, nonautomatic safety, mechanical hammers, ejectors, and is sighted with dual ivory beads. According to the consignor's notes, this classic trap shotgun was owned by Durward Kirby, a television host and announcer best remembered for The Garry Moore Show and Candid Camera. (14B11666-4) {C&R} [Casey Collection] (800/1200)
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