*HUNTER ARMS THE FULTON DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN F200426. Fine boxlock shotgun by L.C. Smith with 28” bbls choked FULL/MOD with tapered, flat, matted rib with sgl bead, bbl extension, extractor & dbl triggers. Mounted with nicely figured, slab sawed, American walnut with checkered, splinter forearm and semi-pistol grip stock, 14” over a serrated, hard rubber buttplate. Receiver has “FULTON” on each side along with a sgl flourish of foliate arabesque engraving. Bore diameter: left - .728, right - .728. Bore restrictions: left - .040, right - .014. Wall thickness: left - .035, right - .037. Drop at heel: 2-1/2”, drop at comb: 1-3/8”. Weight: 7 lbs. 7.68 oz. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Bbls retain 96-97% strong, orig blue with muzzle edge wear & some thinning on sides of chamber areas. Receiver & thumb lever retain virtually all of their brilliant, orig case colors & trigger guard all of its orig bright blue. Stock has a tiny hairline back of top tang with a scrape on left side panel and some light scratches on buttstock & forearm and overall retains 96-97% strong orig varnish. There is a tiny chip from toe of buttplate. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bores. Dr. Poppell Collection 4-59291 JR572 (1,000-1,500)
*SCARCE L.C. SMITH SKEET SPECIAL DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN FWE135785. Fine double with 30” London Steel bbls choked FULL/IMP-MOD with factory ventilated rib, dbl ivory beads, cross bolt rib extension, ejectors & Hunter One Trigger. Mounted with replacement, nicely figured, flame grain, American walnut with checkered, beavertail forearm & pistol grip stock, 13-1/2” over a crystallized White Line pad. Lockplates are engraved with a flying quail with a clay target in a circle on left side & a partridge on right side with a couple of small flourishes of arabesque engraving and maker’s name on each lockplate. Trigger plate is marked “HUNTER ONE TRIGGER”. Bore diameter: left - .737, right - .737. Bore restrictions: left - .044, right - .035. Wall thickness: left - .029, right - .029. Drop at heel: 1-5/8”, drop at comb: 1-3/8”. Weight: 7 lbs. 8.96 oz. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain most of a thin artificially aged plum patina. Receiver & lockplates retain most of their case colors, strong & bright in sheltered areas, moderately faded on bottom front, perhaps a great restoration. Covered with a coating of lacquer or shellac. Stock has a repaired chip back of left lockplate & a hairline back of right lockplate, otherwise wood is sound & retains most of a glossy custom finish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bores. Dr. Poppell Collection 4-59288 JR542 (3,500-5,000)
*HUNTER ARMS HUNTER SPECIAL DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 16 ga. SN 171138. Boxlock L.C. Smith with 28” bbls choked MOD/IMP-CYL with tapered, flat, matted rib, dbl ivory beads, cross bolt bbl extension, extractor & dbl triggers. Mounted with nicely figured, slab sawed, American walnut with checkered splinter forearm & semi-pistol grip stock, 14” over a serrated, hard rubber buttplate. Receiver has “HUNTER SPECIAL” on each side. Bore diameter: left - .657, right - .657. Bore restrictions: left - .013, right - .005. Wall thickness: left - .036, right - .032. Drop at heel: 2-1/2”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Weight: 6 lbs. 12.16 oz. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Bbls retain 96-97% strong orig blue with some slight thinning near muzzle end. Receiver retains virtually all of its brilliant, orig case colors with some slight chemical spotting on right side. Trigger guard retains 96-97% bright blue with a few spots of light rust. Wood is sound with a few minor storage nicks & a scratch and retains virtually all of its orig factory varnish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bores. This is virtually a new gun that may or may not have ever been fired. Dr. Poppell Collection 4-59296 JR569 (1,000-1,500)
L.C. Smith .12 ga. Double-Barrel Shotgun field grade, 28 in. barrels, checkered stock, serial number 5522; permit, FFL or NICS background required,
L.C. Smith/Hunter Arms Double Barrel Shotgun.** Description 12 GA. This L.C. Smith Field is in 12 GA. There are traces of color on the receiver. The bores should clean out nice. There are a few spots of rust on the barrels at the forend. Wood is nice with an added recoil pad.Condition (Very Good).
L.C. Smith Shotgun.
Description Serial # 144530. Cal/GA: 12 gage. Manufacture date: Circa late 1800s. Barrel length: 30 inches. Chamber length: 2 – ¾ inches. Length of pull: 14 inches. Choke dimension: Full & Full. L.C. Smith double barrel hammer shotgun manufactured for Hunter Arms, Fulton New York. ...
L.C. Smith/Hunter Arms Double Barrel Shotgun.** Description 12 GA Double Barrel Field Grade. This L.C. Smith is a nice example of a use but not abused shotgun. There are traces of case colors on the receiver. The wood was poorly finished a long time ago. Mechanically it is tight & in good working order.Condition (Good).
L.C. Smith S x S Double Barrel Shotgun.**
Description Serial #: N/A. Cal/GA: 12 gauge. With modified Damascus barrels. Vivid color. Barrels with a few rough spots. Nice case coloring on receiver. Lever to right. Originality: 100%. Overall condition: Excellent.
L.C. Smith 12 ga. Double-Barrel Shotgun 30 in. barrels marked "L.C. Smith Field Grade", lockplat
L.C. Smith .16 ga. Double-Barrel Shotgun 28 in. barrels marked "L.C. Smith Field Grade", serial number 400210R, punter arms, mirror bore; permit, FFL or NICS background required,
L. C. Smith Hunter Arms 12 Ga Double Barrel Shotgun: Featured in this lot is a L. C. Smith Hunter Arms 12 gage side by side double barrel shotgun. This firearm utilizes two 30" steel barrels chambered in 12 gauge. The barrels are fully ribbed and are marked on the top “L. C. Smith Ideal Grade Hunter Arms Co. Inc MFRS Fulton, N. Y. USA". The shotgun features a walnut fore stock and pistol butt stock. The checkering has faded, but the lines are still evident. The receiver shows a well done floral engraving in good condition. The receiver itself shows a nice gray patina. Serial Number: 111908. This firearm qualifies as an Antique and does NOT require an FFL transfer or NICS Background.
*L.C. SMITH CROWN GRADE DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN RE61955. Beautiful high grade Smith with 30” Nitro Steel bbls choked FULL/MOD with tapered, concave, fine matted rib, sgl bead, crossbolt bbl extension, ejectors & dbl triggers. Right bbl is engraved “L.C. SMITH CROWN GRADE” & left bbl “MADE TO ORDER BY THE HUNTER ARMS CO. INC. FULTON, N.Y.” There is a gold band near the breech end of rib with about 2” of rib & rib extension engraved and a narrow band of engraving around bbls & about 1-1/2” of engraving patterns on each side. There is also a narrow band of engraving at muzzles. Bbl flats are jeweled. Mounted with orig exhibition quality, flame grain, American walnut with black tipped, checkered, splinter forearm & capped, semi-pistol grip stock, 14-1/8” over a serrated hard rubber buttplate. There is a small gold initial oval on bottom of stock engraved “F.D.G.” Lockplates are very beautifully engraved with two setters in a field scene on left side & two pointers in a field scene on right side, surrounded by full coverage floral & arabesque patterns with maker’s name engraved in a ribbon on each side. Balance of receiver has about 40% coverage, very fine floral & arabesque patterns. There is a gold crown on thumb lever pivot and top tang has “S” in gold. Trigger guard & forend iron are engraved to match. Bore diameter: left - .729, right - .729. Bore restrictions: left - .036, right - .025. Wall thickness: left - .032, right - .031. Drop at heel: 3”, drop at comb: 1-5/8”. Weight: 8 lbs. 1.92 oz. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbls retain about 90% orig blue; thin toward muzzles & on sides over forearm. Receiver & lockplates retain about 75% orig case colors, strong in sheltered areas, fading to silver elsewhere & turned to silver on bottom front. Trigger guard is a blue/gray patina. Stock has a hairline back of each lockplate and is missing small chips back of each lockplate. There is a chip on toe of buttplate and forearm has a repaired crack, otherwise wood is sound with light handling & use marks and a couple of scratches on right side of buttstock and retains most of a fine hand rubbed oil finish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bores. Dr. Poppell Collection 4-59264 JR548 (7,500-12,500)
*L.C. Smith Double Barrel Shotgun 16 ga. 28" barrels choked Full/Full S/N FW46146. Blue finish case colored receiver walnut checkered stocks extractors ?LOP 14.75" over added Pachmayr pad. Condition: Good to very good condition with very good bores.?The barrels retain ca 90% original thinning blue receiver retains traces of case colors.?The stock has been cut and has had a 1.5" wood extension added along with the pad.
L. C. Smith .20 ga. shotgun, serial No. FWE11106, 28 in. double barrels, highly figured walnut stock, extensive floral and leaf engraving; NICS background or FFL required. 50 percent original case color, 80 percent original barrel bluing, forearm with scratches and wear, stock with old possibly original finish. Collection of Courtney Smith, Sr., Highland Springs, Virginia.
*L.C. Smith Field Grade Featherweight Double-Barrel Shotgun 12 ga. 28'' barrels choked IM/F S/N 50095. Blue barrels case colored receiver walnut stocks LOP 14.75'' over added Pachmayr White Line pad. Condition: Very good condition with excellent bores. The barrels have turned a plum brown and the stocks have an added coat of finish. The receiver retains ca 90% original case colors.
L.C. Smith Double Barrel Shotgun. Description OL: 44 - 3/4". BL: 28". S: American walnut with checkering and rounded pistol grip. 12 GA. Double trigger pull of 14 - 3/8". With twist steel barrels marked "Hunters Arms Company Fulton, NY". Left barrel has a rupture approximately 3/4" long. This is an outside hammer gun with a top release lever for the action. Action seems tight. Checkering behind rear locks and forend. This gun should not be fired with modern shot gun shells.Condition (Good - Very Good).
*L.C. SMITH SKEET GRADE DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN FWS55134. Fine graded L.C. Smith with 26” bbls choked SKEET/SKEET with raised, solid, matted rib, dbl beads, crossbolt bbl extension, ejectors & Hunter One Trigger. Mounted with replacement, feather cut, slab sawed, American walnut with checkered beavertail forearm & straight stock, 14” over a checkered butt. Left lockplate is engraved with a flying quail and right with a clay target. Water table is marked “SKEET” and so is bbl flat. Tops of bbls are unmarked. Bore diameter: left - .729, right - .730. Bore restrictions: left - .007, right - .000. Wall thickness: left - .044, right - .041. Drop at heel: 2-1/2”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Weight: 7 lbs. 14.4 oz. CONDITION: Fine, as restored. Bbls retain about all of the fine restored blue, a little thin on left bbl over chamber with some scratches on both bbls, probably from a gun rack. Receiver & lockplates retain about all of their beautiful, Turnbull-style case colors. Wood is sound & retains about all of its fine custom finish with a 1” heat crazed spot on left side of butt. Trigger selector switch is a replacement. Ejectors are a little soft, otherwise mechanics are fine, brilliant shiny honed bores. Dr. Poppell Collection 4-59259 JR547 (1,250-1,750)
* L.C. Smith Field Grade Double-Barrel Shotgun 20 ga. 26'' double barrels choked F/IM. Blue/case color finish walnut stocks DT extractors. Condition: Excellent condition with excellent bores. This high condition double retains ca 98% original barrel blue 98% original case colors with slight thinning on the belly of the receiver and the stocks are very good with some minor dings and scratches. The buttplate has a small chip at the toe.
L.C. SMITH FIELD GRADE SIDE BY SIDE 12 GA SHOTGUNL.C. Smith Field Grade side by side shotgun, 12 gauge,
30" barrels, bead front sight, the right barrel marked "L.C. Smith Field Grade", the left barrel marked "Hunter Arms Co.Inc. M'F'R'S Fulton, NY, U.S.A.", receivers marked "L.C. Smith", the water table marked with serial number and 'Field", double triggers, checkered hardwood stock, the forestock interior with serial number, wood light scratching, metal with light scratching and rubs, the left barrel with dent near muzzle, the receivers retain colorful case hardening, action good, bores bright, left bore with dent four inches from muzzle, right bore smooth, SN (prefix "R") 110182 **Provenance: A prominent Dallas, Texas estate** *REQUIRES FFL TRANSFER* **Shipping Note: Austin Auction Gallery handles the packing and shipping via USPS of modern firearms that require an FFL transfer. The gallery will be closed from July 31 to August 4. There will be no shipping during this week. Please email your FFL to ross@austinauction.com**
*Hunter Arms Co. L.C. Smith Grade II Double-Barrel Shotgun 12 ga. 30" barrels choked F/F S/N 313076. Blue/case colored finish walnut checkered English-style stock splinter forearm extractors 1907 date of mfg. Condition: Excellent refinished condition with excellent bores. It retains all of the restoration quality finish and the stocks are excellent. The metal surfaces with the exception of some pitting on the bottom of the barrels at the breech are smooth with crisp markings. This is an attractive and affordable American double gun.
Double Barrel Shotgun by L.C. Smith. Description OL: 46 - 1/2". BL: 30". 10 GA. S: American walnut. Double triggers with a 14" pull. Should not be used with modern shotgun shells. Heavy pitting and stock is severely cracked through the rear barrel tang and trigger plate.Condition (Fair - Good).
Antique L. C Smith Double Barrel Shotgun: Antique L. C. Smith Double Barrel Shotgun. S# 53454. 16 ga. , 28" barrels. Checkered wood stocks and engraved frame. Processing and shipping within the continental U. S. $55. 00 plus 1. 5% replacement cost insurance. We combine shipping to reduce cost. Please note we do not accept credit cards. Condition Fine. Fracture of wood on right side at frame. Witherells strives to provide as much information and photographs as possible but encourages in-person inspection by bidders. Condition statements are only for general guidance and should not be relied upon as complete statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty or assumption of liability by Witherells. All lots are sold "AS IS" under the Terms & Conditions.
L.C. Smith .20 ga. Double-Barrel Shotgun 28 in. barrels marked "L.C. Smith Field Grade", serial number 10741; permit, FFL or NICS background required,
*RARE L.C. SMITH MONOGRAM GRADE DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN RE44469. Beautiful high grade L.C. Smith with 30” Whitworth Steel bbls choked FULL/FULL with tapered, concave, matted rib, sgl ivory bead with middle bead broken. It has ejectors & Hunter One Trigger. Right bbl is engraved “SIR JOSEPH WHITWORTH FLUID COMPRESSED STEEL” and the left “MADE TO ORDER BY THE HUNTER ARMS CO. INC. FULTON, N.Y.” The breech end of rib has an inlaid gold line and is engraved “L.C. SMITH MONOGRAM GRADE”. Mounted with extremely beautiful, burl & shell grain, American walnut with carved & checkered, black tip, splinter forearm & Prince of Wales stock with carved & checkered wrist, 13-3/4” over a black White Line pad. Bottom of stock has a blank gold initial oval. Lockplates are beautifully relief engraved with two flying pigeons on each side, surrounded by full coverage, foliate, arabesque floral & vine engraving with maker’s name engraved on each side. Receiver has about 70% coverage matching engraving with bouquets of flowers in several locations. Bottom of receiver & across trigger plate have a flying duck. Trigger guard & forend iron are engraved to match and engraving extends 1-3/4” over chambers of bbls. Bore diameter: left - .721, right - .721. Bore restrictions: left - .033, right - .033. Wall thickness: left - .029, right - .024. Drop at heel: 2-1/4”, drop at comb: 1-1/2”. Weight: 7 lbs. 14.08 oz. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbls retain most of a fine, professionally restored blue with some thinning on sides of chamber end & slight muzzle edge wear. Receiver & lockplates retain traces of orig case colors, being mostly faded to silver. Trigger guard retains most of its restored finish. Stock has a hairline back of each lockplate & forearm has a repaired crack & chip, otherwise wood is sound and retains about all of a beautiful professionally restored finish. Mechanics are fine, brilliant shiny bores. Dr. Poppell Collection 4-59289 JR543 (7,000-10,000)
L.C. Smith/Hunter Arms Double Barrel Shotgun.** Description 12 GA. Field grade. This L.C. Smith has Damascus barrels. The receiver & forend iron match the serial numbers but the barrels do not match. The stock is cracked. The gun would not be considered safe to shoot.Condition (Poor).