Early L. C. Smith Ideal Grade 12 Gauge SxS Shotgun

Serial number F.W.E.39913 (circa 1895) on water table and trigger guard tang, 26.25 in. barrels stamped L. C. SMITH IDEAL GRADE on right and HUNTER ARMS CO. INC. MFRS FULTON. N.Y., U.S.A. on left, hammerless with ejectors, Hunter
One Trigger, featherweight frame, walnut stock with oval gold alloy inlay, 14 in. length of pull, later White Line hard rubber recoil pad.

Wood with dings and finish wear, forestock with repaired 3.25 in. crack; clean bores, manufacturer stampings on left barrel nearly illegible. Overall good estate condition.

$600 - 900