Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present this stunning double barrel shotgun today for a penny start auction, this is the L.C.Smith Field Grade!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: L.C.Smith
Model: Field Grade
Serial: 4871
Caliber: 12 Gauge
Finish: Blue and Color case hardened
Barrel Length: 28" barrel with full and modified chokes
Optics/Sights: Brass bead front
Stock/Grips: Checkered walnut buttstock and forearm
Action: Break-Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Field Grade production began in 1912, and it was the lowest grade available. The Field grade was specially designed for those requiring an economy-grade shotgun. It is particularly useful for fields and marshes where rough usage is required. The shooting powers of this gun can be relied upon to be fully equal to those of the higher grades. Featherweights are made in twelve-gauges as light as six and one-quarter pounds." Field Grade production totaled 199,384 accounting for 82% of the total production of L.C. Smith side lock shotguns during the period of 1912 to 1950. It was available in 12, 16, and 20 gauge and later in .410. The barrels were Armor Steel in lengths of 26, 28, 30, and 32 inches. Chokes were bored from cylinder to full to meet the customer's order. Stocks were American walnut in full pistol, half pistol, or straight grips. L.C. SMITH was stamped on the lock plates, and there was no engraving. The 1939 catalog announced a new, improved Field Grade with an improved cocking mechanism, extra strength in the stock, and a reshaped forend.
A Field Special was listed for $48. It was the new, improved Field Grade with ivory sights and a recoil pad. The 1945 price of the regular Field Grade was $65. Production data by gauge are available for only the complete production period of Field Grade shotguns from 1912 to 1950. Those production figures are 18 10-gauge, 127,255 12-gauge, 38,678 16-gauge, 30,924 20-gauge, and 2,509 .410 shotguns.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Model: Field Grade
Serial: 4871
Caliber: 12 Gauge
Finish: Blue and Color case hardened
Barrel Length: 28" barrel with full and modified chokes
Optics/Sights: Brass bead front
Stock/Grips: Checkered walnut buttstock and forearm
Action: Break-Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Field Grade production began in 1912, and it was the lowest grade available. The Field grade was specially designed for those requiring an economy-grade shotgun. It is particularly useful for fields and marshes where rough usage is required. The shooting powers of this gun can be relied upon to be fully equal to those of the higher grades. Featherweights are made in twelve-gauges as light as six and one-quarter pounds." Field Grade production totaled 199,384 accounting for 82% of the total production of L.C. Smith side lock shotguns during the period of 1912 to 1950. It was available in 12, 16, and 20 gauge and later in .410. The barrels were Armor Steel in lengths of 26, 28, 30, and 32 inches. Chokes were bored from cylinder to full to meet the customer's order. Stocks were American walnut in full pistol, half pistol, or straight grips. L.C. SMITH was stamped on the lock plates, and there was no engraving. The 1939 catalog announced a new, improved Field Grade with an improved cocking mechanism, extra strength in the stock, and a reshaped forend.
A Field Special was listed for $48. It was the new, improved Field Grade with ivory sights and a recoil pad. The 1945 price of the regular Field Grade was $65. Production data by gauge are available for only the complete production period of Field Grade shotguns from 1912 to 1950. Those production figures are 18 10-gauge, 127,255 12-gauge, 38,678 16-gauge, 30,924 20-gauge, and 2,509 .410 shotguns.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
Handgun Standard Shipping $50.00
Long Gun Standard Shipping $70.00
Any orders placed with magazines that are not compliant with your state, county, or city regulations will not ship with your order.
