^Lot 3174 L. C. SMITH IDEAL GRADE SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN.

Cal. 12 Ga. S# RE70514. Bbl. 30" measuring Full & Full; white front bead and brass mid bead. Mfg. 1924 as hammerless side lock action with single selective trigger and ejectors. Barrels have matching serial number, "NP" proof marks, manufacturer and model marks on top plus "London Steel" on bottoms. Beavertail forend of nicely figured checkered walnut having matching numbered iron. Action, forend iron and trigger guard (matching numbered) have light engraving. Very attractive checkered pistol gripped buttstock with white spaced grip cap and Fajen serrated buttplate (14 3/8" LOP); likely stock set is a Fajen replacement with attractive gloss finish. CONDITION: very nice looking as refinished and restocked. Near excellent fit of grip cap; buttplate slightly askew. Forend is about near excellent. Buttstock has small mark to right of lever and a couple of hairline finish checks behind right lock. Barrel lockup has very slight perceptible degree of play and lever goes over center aligned with left side of tang. Metal finish is near excellent. Bores are bright as polished with traces of prior faint pitting plus light streaks of fouling. (26-1122/NW). CURIO. $800-1,200.