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L.C. Smith Field Grade 12 Ga SN: S1253

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:125.00 USD Estimated At:250.00 - 550.00 USD
L.C. Smith Field Grade 12 Ga SN: S1253
Vintage side-by side double barrel sidelock shotgun chambered for 2 3/4" 12 gauge shells, circa 1946. Features 30" blued barrels with raised solid rib, brass bead front sight, case hardened receiver, extractor, double triggers, sliding tang safety, checkered top lever, checkered walnut splinter forend and pistol grip shoulder stock with plain black grip cap, Red Head recoil pad & 14 1/8" LOP(from the front trigger). All numbers matching. The barrels exhibit an even dark brown/grey patina with bluing visible in the protected areas around the rib. The receiver displays some nice case colors it's top white the bottom has faded to a silver patina and the side have brush marks appearing to have been cleaned. Action is crisp but the top lever does not return to the locked position on it's own, bores are excellent and wood stocks are good with some hairline cracks in the wrist extending from the rear of the sideplates & flaking varnish. Condition is good. ***C&R Firearm*** ***Modern Firearm***