Description:
General Specs: LC Smith, Year 1926, 16 Gauge, 6lbs 9oz, IC/F, LOP 14", DAH 2 3/8", DAC 1 1/2"
Serial Number: FWE 90916
Owning a rare vintage American shotgun in excellent condition brings a certain sense of pride. The L.C. Smith guns are growing in popularity, soon to catch up to the Fox guns, in my opinion. The Trap Grade was a low production gun, with only 282 16ga. Trap Grades on record. Of the 282, only 47 had 26” barrels, and only about 28 or so had a factory English style stock. IF YOU LIKE ENGLISH STOCKS ON YOUR VINTAGE DOUBLE GUNS YOU KNOW HOW HARD THEY ARE TO COME BY. This rare Trap Grade has stunning, highly figured wood with amazing fiddleback figure that looks different from every angle. Serial number FWE90916 built in 1926, is not only a super rare find, but it has very strong factory original condition as well. All metal has factory original finishes, with 70% case color, 96% barrel blue, the trigger guard retains 97% charcoal blue, and the forend escutcheon and trigger blade blue is 98%. The bores are perfect mirrors, the screws are perfect, and the factory original wood has no cracks and superb checkering. The wood on this gun is off the charts, and when we got the gun the pad was hard and damaged, the buttstock was dirty, and the finish had become opaque, hiding the figure in the wood. We restored the wood to its factory original glory with 10 coats of a hand-rubbed Truoil finish. We also added a genuine Silvers pad. The engraving is sharp and clear, the double ivory beads are intact, the barrels are tight as new on the hinge pin and standing breech, and the opening lever is way right of center. THIS IS A GORGEOUS ELSIE! Our in-house gunsmiths stripped the action and forend iron to the smallest part, cleaned them in the Ultrasonic cleaner, inspected each part for function and integrity, lubricated all properly, and reassembled the gun, making this Elsie a VFI CERTIFIED GUN WITH A 90-DAY MECHANICAL WARRANTY. Who does that on a 92-year-old gun? The dynamics of this gun are notable as well, balancing dead on the hinge pin and weighing just 6 1/2lbs. Choked perfect for your wild pheasants at IC/F, use RST Shells spreader loads to go after close flushers and your sporting clays targets. This gun has it all---that classic vintage appearance with lots of factory condition, gorgeous wood, great shooting dimensions, dynamic handling characteristics, rarity, and very desirable features; the epitome of an investment quality gun that will sure to appreciate as you enjoy its use. Thanks for looking!
Barrels
Barrel Length: 26"*****
Chokes: IC/F .006/.027*****
Bores: perfect mirrors*****
Bore Diameter: .652/.651*****
Wall Thickness: .036/.037*****
% Blue: 96% factory*****
Chambers: 2 1/2"*****
Ribs: tight*****
Sights: double ivory*****
Action
Action: tight, way right of center*****
Ejectors or Extractors: ejectors, strong, timed*****
Case Color: 70% fading factory*****
Screws: perfect*****
Engraving: clear, sharp*****
Trigger Type: double, crisp*****
Trigger Guard Color: 97% factory*****
Stock
Type: English stock/splinter forend*****
LOP: 14"*****
LOP To End Of Wood: 13 1/4"*****
DAH: 2 3/8"*****
DAC: 1 1/2"*****
Cast: 0*****
Checkering Condition: excellent*****
Butt Treatment: #4 silvers*****
There are more photos upon request. We offer a 30 day mechanical warranty on this fine shotgun. Call us for full details.
Payment Methods: Credit Card, Money Order, Certified Check, Personal Check, Wire Transfer (Advertised price represents the 3% cash discount price. Actual price if paid by credit card is 3% higher cost)*****
Inspection Period / Return Policy: Three Days from the date the item was received.*****
Sales Tax: 6% Michigan Only*****
Shipping & Insurance: Ground $55.00 We ship internationally!*****
Item Condition: Used*****
Requires FFL?: Yes****
Condition:
Used, Minor Wear
Brand:
LC Smith
Model:
FWE 90916
Caliber:
16 Gauge
Location:
MI
Trades Accepted: Yes.
Shipping Notes: See Description
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.
