Description:
L.C. Smith, Year 1904, 12ga, 7lbs 10oz, sn202868
The Grade 4E L.C. Smith is a rare gun, with only 438 produced in 12ga., and most of the remaining guns have been abused and worn out over the last 100 years. This beautiful Elsie, sn202968 made in 1904, is a stunning gun with 95% factory case color covering the receiver (though faded, it is clearly 95% coverage) 97% factory blue on the barrels, trigger guard mostly silver/grey with blue on inside of bow, and the factory original French walnut stocks are in excellent condition. The action, screws, and engraving remain in untouched factory condition with perfect, clean-cut engraving. The 4E also has beaded fences filed into the frame and the top of the action is gracefully sculpted. The end of the forend iron is also hand shaped and filed with raised beads. The trigger guard bow has a game scene vignette with two quail in a grassy scene. The Grade 4E L.C. Smith is a notably crafted gun. The 30” barrels have mirror bores, F/F chokes, double ivory beads, and are tight as new on the hinge pin and breech face, top lever well right of center, with tight ribs. The mechanics are in perfect working order with strong ejectors, crisp single selective trigger with delightful trigger pull weight. THIS IS A VFI CERTIFIED GUN WITH A 90 DAY MECHANICAL WARRANTY. The action and forend iron have been stripped to the smallest part, Ultrasonic cleaned to bare metal, scrubbed, inspected for integrity and function, properly lubricated and reassembled. This is a $375 service in our shop already performed to ensure your satisfaction with this fine Elsie! The stock dimensions are modern, and the stock is not cut as it still has the factory curve. The original factory butt pad was rock hard and mushroomed, so we replaced it with the exact same Silvers pad from England, only pliable! Collecting L.C. Smith pre-1913 guns has been my passion for over 25 years, and this is one of the most solid Grade 4E’s I have had in 10 years. The “pre-1913” Elsies are in a class by themselves, built when the double gun world was at it very best. Truly a high-quality shotgun. It is a rare opportunity when one comes up for sale that has no excuses, so do not hesitate on this one! All work to bring this 119-year-old gun back to top mechanical condition has been done and she is ready for another century of service for the new owner. What a great investment opportunity in a gun that is the epitome of fine L.C. Smith gunmaking. Thanks for looking!
Barrel Length: 30"****
Chokes: .037/ .042 Full/Full****
Bores: mirror****
Bore Diameter: .735/ .740****
Wall Thickness: .021/ .026****
% Blue: 97% factory****
Chambers: 2 3/4"****
Ribs: tight****
Sights: double ivory****
Action: tight, right of center****
Ejectors or Extractors: ejectors****
Receiver Condition: 95% thinning factory****
Screws: excellent****
Engraving: clear, crisp; maybe Joseph Loy signature on bottom****
Trigger Type: Single- Select- crisp****
Trigger Guard Color: 30% mostly grey****
Type: Capped pistol grip/ Splinter forend****
LOP: 13 1/2"****
LOP To End Of Wood: 12 9/16"****
DAH: 2 13/16"****
DAC: 1 11/16"****
Cast: 0****
Checkering Condition: excellent****
Butt Treatment: Silvers pad****
There is a 90 day mechanical warranty on this gun. Call us for full details, or to purchase. If you have any questions please call or email us. Thanks! Vintage Firearms Inc
Condition:
Used, Minor Wear
Brand:
L.C. Smith
Model:
202868
Caliber:
12 Gauge
Location:
MI
Trades Accepted: Yes.
Shipping Notes: Payment Methods: Credit Card, Money Order, Certified Check, Personal Check, Wire Transfer (Advertised price reflects 3% cash discount. Actual price if paid by credit card is 3% higher.)
Inspection Period / Return Policy: Three Days from the date the item was received.
Sales Tax: Collected in AR, IL, KS, MI, PA, TN
Shipping & Insurance: Ground $150.00 within the continental U.S. Additional fees for HI & AK. We ship internationally with additional fees!
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.
