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LOT 3486
Beautifully Upgraded Charles Lee
Engraved L. C. Smith .410 Bore Field
Grade Double Barrel Rifle/Shotgun Four
Barrel Set with Case - Serial no. FWE123306,
410 gauge, 28 inch solid rib bbl., blue/
casehardened finish, walnut stock. Originally
manufactured in 1929 as a standard .410 bore
Field Grade gun and subsequently upgraded
to the current one-of-a-kind configuration
by the hands of a highly skilled craftsman.
Equipped with blued steel barrels featuring
dual bead sights on the smooth flat solid
rib, “L. C. SMITH” and “.25-20 WIN, FULTON,
N.Y., U.S.A.” marked on the right and left
respectively, choke constrictions of .027/.029
inches, and 3 inch chambers with automatic
ejectors. The barrels are fitted to a vividly case
colored sidelock action which displays classic
English bouquet and scroll engraving around
“L. C. SMITH” signatures on either lockplate. The engraving is signed “ENGR: C.
LEE” nest to the triggers. Charles Lee was formerly an engraver for Purdey prior
to setting up a shop in California. The gun features double triggers and a tang
mounted safety with gold inlaid “S” indicator. The gun is fitted with a beautiful
highly figured honey colored and multi-point checkered beavertail forend with
engraved shoe and a straight grip stock with blank gold inscription oval and
blued steel engraved heel and toe plates around the checkered butt. Included
with the gun are three extra barrel sets all marked in the same fashion, one
.410 bore set which is numbered to another gun and measures 28 inches
and with automatic ejectors and choke constrictions of .007/.023 inches, an
unnumbered 26 inch .25-20 Winchester set with extractor and beaded blade
and two leaf rear sights, and another rifle barrel set in .32-20 Winchester with
the same configuration. Also includes a wood and leather takedown case
that houses the entire set, a pair of .410 snap caps, a nickel oiler, and assorted
cleaning tools. Stock measurements: 1 1/2 inch drop at
comb; 2 inch drop at heel; 14 1/2 inch length of pull;
weight 6 lbs. 8 oz.
CONDITION: Exceptionally fine as professionally
upgraded, retaining 99% blue and casehardened
finishes, minor handling evidence, and
sharp checkering on the stock and
forend. Mechanically excellent.
The extra barrel sets are
also all exceptionally fine.
The case is very fine. This
is a great chance to own a
one-of-a-kind double
rifle/shotgun!
Estimate: 15,000 - 25,000