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L.C. Smith Field Grade Hammer Gun 12 Ga

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:150.00 USD Estimated At:300.00 - 600.00 USD
L.C. Smith Field Grade Hammer Gun 12 Ga
SN: 139052 Early American made side-by-side double barrel exposed hammer sidelock shotgun chambered for 2 3/4" 12 gauge shells, circa 1905. Features blued 30" Royal steel barrels with raised & matted concave rib, extractors, brass bead front sight, double triggers, case hardened receiver, checkered splinter wood forend and pistol grip shoulder stock with serrated black hard rubber buttplate. Barrels are marked "ROYAL STEEL" & "HUNTER ARMS Co.MAKERS,FULTON.NY.". Shotgun exhibits approximately 70% of it's old blued refinish on the barrels showing muzzle/handling wear, thinning and some areas of old pitting visible under the finish. The receiver appears untouched with a small amount of colors present under the triggerguard with the balance turned to a light patina with scattered dark spots. Action is sound, bores are bright with a fair amount of pitting and satin finish wood stocks are very good with sharp checkering & a small 1/2" crack extending from the back side of the left lock. Condition is good. ***C&R Firearm*** ***Modern Firearm***