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Exceptional L. C. Smith Grade 5 Sidelock Double Ejectorgun
Exceptional L. C. Smith Grade 5 Sidelock Double Ejectorgun
Exceptional L. C. Smith Grade 5 Sidelock Double Ejectorgun
Exceptional L. C. Smith Grade 5 Sidelock Double Ejectorgun
Exceptional L. C. Smith Grade 5 Sidelock Double Ejectorgun
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Exceptional L. C. Smith Grade 5 Sidelock Double Ejectorgun
Exceptional L. C. Smith Grade 5 Sidelock Double Ejectorgun
Exceptional L. C. Smith Grade 5 Sidelock Double Ejectorgun
Exceptional L. C. Smith Grade 5 Sidelock Double Ejectorgun
Exceptional L. C. Smith Grade 5 Sidelock Double Ejectorgun
Exceptional L. C. Smith Grade 5 Sidelock Double Ejectorgun
Exceptional L. C. Smith Grade 5 Sidelock Double Ejectorgun
Exceptional L. C. Smith Grade 5 Sidelock Double Ejectorgun
Exceptional L. C. Smith Grade 5 Sidelock Double Ejectorgun
Exceptional L. C. Smith Grade 5 Sidelock Double Ejectorgun
Exceptional L. C. Smith Grade 5 Sidelock Double Ejectorgun
Exceptional L. C. Smith Grade 5 Sidelock Double Ejectorgun
Exceptional L. C. Smith Grade 5 Sidelock Double Ejectorgun
Exceptional L. C. Smith Grade 5 Sidelock Double Ejectorgun
Exceptional L. C. Smith Grade 5 Sidelock Double Ejectorgun
Exceptional L. C. Smith Grade 5 Sidelock Double Ejectorgun

Exceptional L. C. Smith Grade 5 Sidelock Double Ejectorgun

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This item is in Manchester, NH

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Item Details

High Estimate15000
Low Estimate10000
serial #2727, 16 ga., 30" matted rib Whitworth barrels choked modified and full having bright excellent bores. The barrels retain 90% original blue, the most predominant wear around the muzzle area and there are scattered scratches and some oxidation specks present. The flats are engine turned and there are one inch wedges of scroll engraving on both sides of the breech, an engraved border at the muzzles, and a gold filled line on the rib separating the matted portion from a more detailed two inch breech section with rib extension. The locks and frame are beautifully engraved with fine shaded scroll and flowers and with a large oval on each side displaying a life like pair of setters on the left and pointers on the right all done in detailed habitat with shaded backgrounds. In addition, there is a small oval at the front of each lock with a pair of woodcock on the left and a pair of quail on the right, and the front of the action has a very detailed bouquet of flowers on each side. The action and locks exhibit 80% muted case colors blending with a pleasing smooth pewter colored patina toward front of belly. The triggerguard has geometric designs and scroll with initials of "GHF" engraved with intertwined block letters inside a stippled oval. It retains 90% of an original high polish blue. The beautifully figured straight grip stock rates very good plus displaying scattered small scratches and minor dings over a polished oil finish. It exhibits finely executed fleur-de-lis checkering with scalloped flourishes at the back of the triggerguard tang. The forearm has a wonderful little checkered "clamshell" latch in an engraved escutcheon and also an ebony tip which has a small chip. It is almost completely and finely checkered with a few minor impact marks. There is an old Hawkins style recoil pad fitted showing a little deformation at the toe and providing a length of 14 7/8" with drops of 1 3/8" and 2 3/8" and 1/4" cast off. The gun features double triggers, ejectors, an automatic safety, and bushed firing pins. The bores were apparently polished at some point and the right tube has an area along the outer edge which gets to about .013" which is not a safe thickness for shooting. (Therefore we highly recommend this shotgun not be fired). Included is a leather Abercrombie & Fitch trunk case showing a few scuffs and scratches with a broken handle lined in red baize. It has a couple of small tears but is otherwise in good condition and contains an A & F nickel oil bottle, nickel snap caps, and a two-piece wooden cleaning rod with brush and mop. According to Cody records this gun was shipped to a George S. Fields in 1898 and, other than the recoil pad, it conforms to the order. The difference in middle initials between the triggerguard and the record is clearly a factory error as the gents name was indeed George H. Fields (consigned by the family). There were only 37 16 gauge guns made in this grade before it was renamed the Crown grade in 1913. This rare 116 year old shotgun is truly a work of art and a testament to the 19th century American gunmaker's craft. (116385-1) {ANTIQUE}

Payment

Amoskeag Auction Company, Inc. will accept cash, check, MasterCard, Visa and American Express as payment for items purchased by those customers who attend the sale [WE NO LONGER ACCEPT DISCOVER]. Credit card purchases are limited to $50,000.00 per customer, per auction. Amoskeag Auction Company, Inc. reserves the right to demand cash or hold merchandise until funds are collected in full. There will be a $35.00 charge for all returned checks. Items that have not been viewed in person may not be paid for by credit card. There will be a Buyer’s Premium of 20.5% added to all purchases. A discounted Buyers Premium of 18% will apply to all purchases paid by cash or check. Customers without prior credit approval who intend on making purchases in excess of $10,000 must provide credit information such as a bank letter of credit prior to bidding. There will be a $35 bank service fee charged to all international payments made by wire transfer.
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Auction Details

Auction No. 104 - Session 1250 Commercial St., Manchester, NH, 03101Saturday, Nov 22, 2014 | 9:00 AM CST

Terms Of Sale

WARNING Amoskeag Auction Company, Inc. does not warranty the safety of any article it sells. Therefore, we recommend that, before you use any firearm, purchased here or anywhere else, you have it examined by a qualified gunsmith to determine whether or not it is safe to use. GENERAL STATEMENTS All bidders who attend the sale must register and obtain a bidders card in order to participate in the auction. Absentee/Telephone bidders must register by filling out and signing an absentee bid sheet. The highest bidder acknowledged by the auctioneer shall become the owner upon the fall of the hammer. The auctioneer has sole discretion in the case of a dispute among bidders. Amoskeag Auction Company, Inc. has taken great care in the preparation of the descriptions in this catalog. Although we believe everything in the descriptions to be true, we do not guarantee any part of any description. We recommend that the bidders view the items in person and form their own opinions as to condition, originality, origin, etc. Amoskeag Auction Company, Inc. will consider all requests for refunds. If a customer is unhappy with a purchase we will be happy to discuss a remedy with them. All requests for refunds must be made within 30 days of the sale date. Therefore, it is important that absentee bidders pay for their items in a timely fashion. All requests for refunds received after 30 days of the sale date will not be considered. Amoskeag Auction Company, Inc. reserves the right to reject any bid in order to protect our consignors interests. Reserves: A very few lots will be offered with reserve. In cases where items are reserved, a bid of the low estimate will always exceed the reserve. Reserves will be bid by the auctioneer as an opening bid so any bid taken from the floor or the phone is a live bid above the reserve amount. Bidding on any item in the sale indicates the bidder's full acceptance and understanding of all terms and conditions of sale. PAYMENT POLICY Amoskeag Auction Company, Inc. will accept cash, check, MasterCard, Visa and American Express as payment for items purchased by those customers who attend the sale [WE NO LONGER ACCEPT DISCOVER]. Credit card purchases are limited to $50,000.00 per customer, per auction. Amoskeag Auction Company, Inc. reserves the right to demand cash or hold merchandise until funds are collected in full. There will be a $35.00 charge for all returned checks. Items that have not been viewed in person may not be paid for by credit card. There will be a Buyer's Premium of 17.5% added to all purchases. A discounted Buyers Premium of 15% will apply to all purchases paid by cash or check. Customers without prior credit approval who intend on making purchases in excess of $10,000 must provide credit information such as a bank letter of credit prior to bidding. There will be a $35 bank service fee charged to all international payments made by wire transfer. GUIDELINES FOR FIREARM PURCHASES All Federal, State and Local firearms laws will be observed. FFL holders may take possession of any firearm on day of sale when they present a signed copy of their Federal Firearms License. New Hampshire residents over the age of 21 may take possession of any firearm on day of sale providing the proper paperwork is filled out and the transfer has been approved either through the NH State Police or the FBI NICS System. While most NICS and State approvals are immediate, approvals could take up to 3 days. Most non-residents may take possession of long guns on day of sale after completing the proper forms and successfully completing a NICS check; modern handguns will need to be shipped to an FFL holder in the buyer's home state. Buyer is responsible for any and all shipping charges and all items must be paid for on day of sale. Bidders should be familiar with their local and state laws as Amoskeag Auction Co., Inc. will not be responsible for any parties purchasing items which may not be possessed in, or shipped, to their state of residence. CLASS III WEAPONS Transactions are handled through Mr. James McLoud at Manchester Firing Line - 603/668-9015. ABSENTEE/TELEPHONE BIDDING As a service to our buyers, Amoskeag Auction Company, Inc. will accept absentee bids from bidders who cannot attend the sale. Bidders without prior credit approval are required to submit a 20% deposit prior to bids being accepted (credit cards may be used for absentee deposits). Absentee bids will be bid in a competitive manner and an absentee bidder needs only to outbid another buyer i.e. bidding will not be opened at the maximum bid unless that is the next competitive bid. Buyer is responsible for any and all shipping charges. Amoskeag Auction Co., Inc. will not be held responsible for errors or omissions of any type that may occur during this service. All absentee bids must be received by 8:00pm on the day prior to the auction. If you plan to attend the sale but will not be staying until the end and want to leave a bid on an item that will be sold after you leave, we must have those bids in by 9:00am on the morning of the sale. No bids will be accepted after that time. Please do not call the gallery once the auction has started (after 10:00am) as we will not be able to accept bids or make changes to bids. Amoskeag Auction Company, Inc. will also accept telephone bids on a limited basis. Telephone bidding is reserved for seriously interested bidders. In order to bid by telephone, the bidder must be willing to pay at least the low estimate of the item being bid on. ~ NOTE: PHONE BIDS NEED TO BE ARRANGED BY 5:00 pm ON THE THURSDAY BEFORE THE AUCTION ~ All absentee/telephone bidder invoices are mailed within a few days of the sale, are due upon receipt, and are to be paid either by cash or check. All items not paid for within 20 business days from sale date shall be considered abandoned as well as any deposit that was made on those items and Amoskeag Auction Company, Inc. shall have sole discretion as to their disposal. NOTE: As previously stated under “Payment Policy”, items that have not been previewed in person may not be paid for by credit card. If you are a first time absentee/telephone bidder and have additional questions regarding how to place bids, please refer to the instruction sheet on page 337. Firearms are marked as follows: ANTIQUE - no paperwork required C&R - for firearms that fall under the ATF Curio & Relics licensing and if purchased by a person with a 'C&R License' no paperwork is required. NOTE: Items that meet the age requirements but have been altered from their original configuration may NOT be delivered on a C&R License. Firearms that are not marked with one of these notations are considered to be 'MODERN' and all proper paperwork is required unless you are an FFL Dealer. WARNING Amoskeag Auction Company, Inc. does not warranty the safety of any article it sells. Therefore, we recommend that, before you use any firearm, purchased here or anywhere else, you have it examined by a qualified gunsmith to determine whether or not it is safe to use.
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