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L.C. Smith Field Grade 12 Ga SN: 150102

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:150.00 USD Estimated At:300.00 - 600.00 USD
L.C. Smith Field Grade 12 Ga SN: 150102
Double barrel side lock shotgun marked "Hunter Arms" (Fulton NY address), manufactured circa 1912-1950. Features 28.5" blued "ARMOR STEEL" barrels (choked IM/IC), low matted rib with brass bead front sight, case color action with removable side plates, double triggers, tang safety (resets on opening), top lever, extractors, walnut furniture with splinter forend & semi-pistol gripped shoulder stock, checkered panels across bottom of forend and on sides of wrist, smooth black plastic or composition grip cap, unmarked serrated black plastic or composition buttplate. Bores are very good. Retains 80% finish on barrels, fading to a grayish tone, with edge losses and scratches. Action has turned mostly dull gray color with some traces of darker case colors where protected from handling. Several screw slots show deformation from improper tool use. Forend is good condition, thin checkering, repair insert piece. Stock has repaired break on upper right tang, scratches and dents. Wood generally appears good with varnish applied, signs of light sanding. Grip cap is broken and cracked. Buttplate is good. Condition is NRA Good *** C&R Firearm ***