Description:
L.C. Smith Crown 12 Gauge SxS Shotgun
HIGH CONDITION, FIGURED WOOD, 1 of 644
General Specs: LC Smith, Year 1924, 12 Gauge, 8lbs, Side by Side
Serial Number: RE67780
The Crown Grade Elsie; one of the finest, most elegant American doubles ever produced. The Crown Grade was certainly a special, “MADE TO ORDER” shotgun, with only 800 or so made in all gauges, and only 644 made in 12 gauge. If you consider loss and damage, there are likely less than 575 Crown Grade 12’s left on the planet. What a find we have here with this 1924 vintage Elsie, snRE67780, with its highly figured walnut stock, elaborately engraved with rose and scroll background and fine, deeply chiseled bird dogs on either side. The L.C. Smith was the only commercially successful true sidelock gun from the glory days of the vintage American double. What a canvas to lay down your art as an engraver, and what a functional, strong, and simple action was created in the venerable “Elsie”. THIS GUN IS IN INCREDIBLE FACTORY ORIGINAL CONDITION, with 98% factory blue on the barrels, trigger guard, and forend escutcheon plate, 92% vivid factory case color, excellent screws, no cracks inside or out, mirror bores, all gorgeous. The jeweling on the barrel flats and barrel breech face is still strong, indicating little use. Nicely balanced, weighing 8 pounds even, on the "regular" weight frame with a reinforced forend lug, it would be a great clays or heavy upland gun. A true collectible, investment quality firearm that will continue to rise in value as you enjoy its use.
Barrels
Barrel Length: 30"*****
Chokes: .034/.040 IM/F*****
Bores: mirror*****
Bore Diameter: .729/.731*****
Wall Thickness: .025/.024*****
% Blue: 98% factory*****
Chambers: 2 3/4"*****
Ribs: tight*****
Sights: double ivory*****
Action
Action: tight way right of center*****
Ejectors or Extractors: ejectors, strong timed*****
Case Color: 92%*****
Screws: excellent*****
Engraving: crisp sharp awesome*****
Trigger Type: single selective trigger, excellent crisp*****
Trigger Guard Color: 98%*****
Stock
Type: capped pistol grip/splinter forend*****
LOP: 13 1/4" to rear trigger*****
LOP To End Of Wood: 12 1/8" rear*****
DAH: 2 1/2"*****
DAC: 1 1/2"*****
Cast: 1/4" off*****
Checkering Condition: as new factory*****
Butt Treatment: Hawkins pad*****
Other
There are more photos upon request. There is a 30 day mechanical warranty on this gun. Please see all of our fine Vintage Firearms on this . We have many more sxs shotguns for sale and soon to be listed, check back or email us for a preview. Thanks for looking!
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Condition:
Used, Minor Wear
Brand:
L.C. Smith
Caliber:
12 Gauge
Location:
MI
Trades Accepted:
Shipping Notes: Payment Methods: Money Order, Certified Check, Personal Check, Wire Transfer *****
Inspection Period / Return Policy: Three Days from the date the item was received.*****
Sales Tax: 6% Michigan Only *****
Shipping & Insurance: Ground $95.00 We ship internationally! *****
Item Condition: Used *****
Requires FFL?: Yes*****
LET ME SELL YOUR GUNS!!! As you can see, I do a thorough job, am nationally known, and have hundreds of existing customers looking for your gun! Federally licensed dealer of Classic American Doubles, i.e. Fox, Parker, Ithaca, L.C. Smith, Lefever. Guns must be shipped to licensed dealer. Layaways accepted. No returns on layaways. I BUY SHOTGUNS, COLLECTIONS OR ONE AT A TIME.
