Description:
L.C. Smith "O" Grade 16 Gauge SxS Shotgun
1899 GUN, 70% CASE COLOR, CONDITION!
General Specs: LC Smith, Year 1899, 16 Gauge, 6lbs 14oz, Side by Side
Serial Number: 60594
The L.C. Smith "O" Grade was a step above the Field Grade that came out in 1913 from Hunter Arms (replacing the pre-1913 "OO" Grade) in that it had a bit nicer wood and checkering, a black ebony inlay in the forend tip, and in 1899, the year this gun was produced, a set of nice damascus steel barrels. This gun, sn60594, is in remarkable condition for its 115 years of age, with lots of case color, perfect screws, perfect wood to metal fit, nicely figured European walnut (book says English walnut, looks like French to me), factory original checkering is excellent, 30" damascus barrels that still retain 98% of their original black and white pattern, no cracks anywhere, full length butt stock to the factory butt plate, and tight as new mechanically. With the long barrels and 1/2 round pistol grip, this is a great sporting clays or upland gun, and weighing 6lbs. 14oz. is not too heavy to carry all day. They only made about 3100 of these guns in 16ga., likely less than 2500 or so left on the planet, so it is not a common gun, especially with this much factory condition remaining. We had intended to restore the wood on this gun, as it has nice figure and would come alive with a fine oil finish (add $350 if you want that done to perfection within 8 weeks of purchase), but have decided to leave that choice to the next owner. The balance of the gun is so nice that some may prefer the "as found" condition of this Elsie. The wood is not bad, as you can see in the photos, just a nice piece of walnut to show off the gun. These guns continue to increase in value as you enjoy their use, so it is an affordable, investment quality shotgun still up to the task of filling game bags and crushing targets.
Barrels
Barrel Length: 30"*****
Chokes: .028/.026 F/F*****
Bores: very good*****
Bore Diameter: .646/.648*****
Wall Thickness: .031/.028*****
% Blue: 95% damascus*****
Chambers: 2 5/8"*****
Ribs: tight*****
Sights: single*****
Action
Action: tight, way right of center*****
Ejectors or Extractors: extractors*****
Case Color: 85% faded*****
Screws: perfect*****
Engraving: 0*****
Trigger Type: double, crisp*****
Trigger Guard Color: 60%*****
Stock
Type: 1/2 round grip / splinter forend *****
LOP: 14 3/8"*****
LOP To End Of Wood: 14 1/8"*****
DAH: 2 7/8"*****
DAC: 1 5/8"*****
Cast: 0*****
Checkering Condition: excellent*****
Butt Treatment: factory plate*****
Other
There are more photos upon request. We offer a 30 day mechanical warranty on this fine shotgun. PLEASE SEE MY OTHER FINE VINTAGE FIREARMS. Just open one of my ads and click on the line that says “see all items from this seller.” Thanks for looking!
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We employ a full time gunsmith on premises and can perform alterations to suit your needs within a few weeks of purchase. Common requests are: -stock bending to suit your particular requirements -addition of any specified butt pad to increase length of pull -alteration of chokes to suit your shooting preferences -lengthening of chambers and forcing cones -darkening stock color with penetrating stains -restoring any part of the gun including rust blue, charcoal blue, bone and charcoal case color, wood restoration and checkering recuts. If you like one our guns but it needs "tweaked", let us know and we can quote you a time and price. Some enthusiasts like the guns "as found" and others want them "ju
Condition:
Used, Minor Wear
Caliber:
16 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 $45.00 We ship internationally! *****
Item Condition: Used *****
Requires FFL?: Yes*****
*****If you have any questions about this item or payment, please email or call us directly. Thanks! Vintage Firearms, Inc*****
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.
