Lot 211 L.C. Smith Hunter Arms Field Grade 20 Gauge Side-by-Side Shotgun
L.C. Smith Hunter Arms Field Grade 20 Gauge Side-by-Side Shotgun, #5783, 20 ga., 23-1/2” solid rib barrels have 2-3/4” chambers and are choked IC/IC. The action features a rib-
extension crossbolt lockup, double triggers, non-automatic safety, and selective
ejectors. The receiver is a boxlock with sideplates, properly case-hardened,
marked “L.C Smith” on both sides, with trigger guard left blued. The splinter
forend and straight grip buttstock are “B” grade oil-finished walnut, with
checkering at 18 LPI and a black plastic buttplate. Stock dimensions are 14” x 1-
3/4” x 2-3/4”. Stamped “00” on the water table. Mfg’d by Hunter Arms in approximately 1913. Condition is fine showing evidence of at least a partial, professional refurbishment. Blued parts retain approx. 97% finish; trigger guard having been refinished. Frame retains approx. 90% of an old re-case hardened finish, showing evidence of polishing at the top of the frame; L.C. Smith on both sides are a little light. Handling wear to bottom of the frame accounts for most the finish loss and there are a few spots of patina to the left side. Wood with intermittent handling marks and a few light scratches. Action closes very tight and functions perfectly; bores are bright. This is a quick handling gun for upland bird hunting. Est.: $800-$1,100. (C&R/PPT)
extension crossbolt lockup, double triggers, non-automatic safety, and selective
ejectors. The receiver is a boxlock with sideplates, properly case-hardened,
marked “L.C Smith” on both sides, with trigger guard left blued. The splinter
forend and straight grip buttstock are “B” grade oil-finished walnut, with
checkering at 18 LPI and a black plastic buttplate. Stock dimensions are 14” x 1-
3/4” x 2-3/4”. Stamped “00” on the water table. Mfg’d by Hunter Arms in approximately 1913. Condition is fine showing evidence of at least a partial, professional refurbishment. Blued parts retain approx. 97% finish; trigger guard having been refinished. Frame retains approx. 90% of an old re-case hardened finish, showing evidence of polishing at the top of the frame; L.C. Smith on both sides are a little light. Handling wear to bottom of the frame accounts for most the finish loss and there are a few spots of patina to the left side. Wood with intermittent handling marks and a few light scratches. Action closes very tight and functions perfectly; bores are bright. This is a quick handling gun for upland bird hunting. Est.: $800-$1,100. (C&R/PPT)
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