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L.C. Smith Grade 2 12 Ga SN: 2188

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:625.00 USD Estimated At:1,250.00 - 1,750.00 USD
L.C. Smith Grade 2 12 Ga SN: 2188
High quality American made side-by-side double barrel sidelock shotgun chambered for 12 gauge shells, manufactured circa 1898. Features 30" twist pattern damascus barrels with a matted raised rib & no barrel address, ejectors, double triggers, brass bead front sight, case hardened receiver & sideplates with hand engraved floral scroll & line patterns, knurled top lever, sliding tang safety, fancy checkered walnut splinter forend with ebony inlay at the tip, and half-pistol grip shoulder stock with hard rubber grip cap, unmarked serrated buttplate & 14 3/8" LOP. All visible serial numbers are matching. The shotgun exhibits approximately 50% of it's original finish overall showing mostly strong damascus patterns on the barrels and dulled case colors on the receiver with the bottom of the receiver 'cleaned'. The sighting rib is also separating from the barrels above the forend. Action is sound, the bores are bright showing some scrapes & minor dings, and the wood stocks are near good with semi-worn checkering, blemishes, a small loss at the toe & an ill-fitting buttplate. Condition is NRA Good. ***Antique Firearm***