Guns International #: 103008008

Category - Shotguns - 16 Gauge - Shotguns - American Double

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Shotguns - 16 Gauge
Shotguns - American Double

1929 Ideal Grade L.C. Smith Featherweight - 16 Gauge - SN#121208

Description:
1929 Ideal Grade L.C. Smith Featherweight - 16 Gauge - SN#121208
Description:

• Make: L.C. Smith
• Model: Featherweight Ideal Grade
• Year: 1929 (Confirmed with Cody Firearms Records Office)
• Chokes: Extra Full (L) / Full (R)
• Length of Pull: 14"
• Condition: Excellent
• Serial Number: 121208

Product Description:
Produced in 1929 by the Hunter Arms Co. of Fulton, N.Y., this Ideal Grade Featherweight L.C. Smith 16 gauge exemplifies early excellence in American side-by-sides. Cody Firearms Records Office records confirm it was finished in July 1929 and sent to H&D Folsom Arms Company for retail sale in October.
This elegant 16-gauge shotgun was built during a strong era for Hunter Arms, surviving the Great Depression and reflecting key shotgun innovations of the time, including vent ribs, skeet models, and automatic safeties, which continued into the Marlin Firearms Company era after 1945.
The Whitworth fluid-compressed steel process, a hallmark of quality and durability, was adopted by L.C. Smith, Parker, and Lefever and remains a defining feature of high-end early 20th-century American shotguns.
Despite its exceptional condition, this shotgun retains its original 2 1/2" chambers with full and extra-full chokes, meaning shorter ammunition such as RST or Polywad is recommended for safe and reliable operation.
This well-balanced and beautifully preserved L.C. Smith features a 14-inch length-of-pull, a checkered walnut stock, a splinter fore-end, and engraved side plates with a leaf pattern, maintaining its original elegance and craftsmanship.
Key Features:

• 16 Gauge Side-by-Side, produced in 1929
• Cody Firearms Records confirm production & shipping history
• 28” vent rib barrels with Extra Full & Full chokes
• Fine checkered walnut stock with splinter forearm
• Elegant leaf-pattern engraving on sidelock plates
• Tight action with smooth, clean bores
• 2 1/2” chambers – requires shorter shells (RST/Polywad recommended)
• Well-preserved finish with minimal wear for its age
• Excellent example of early American craftsmanship

Contact Information:
Seller: JGray's Estate Firearm Services
Contact Email: infojgraysefs
Payment Terms:
No credit card fee. Payment can be arranged through certified check, money order, or credit card. The winning must set up payment with the seller within 7 days, or the order will be canceled.
Shipping:
Shipping will be via FedEx Ground with insurance. Long guns ship for $65.00.
Disclaimer:
All sales are final. The item is being sold as-is. Please ensure that you are legally able to purchase and own this firearm in your state. By placing a bid, you agree to all terms and conditions listed. Ask any questions prior to .

Price: $4,500.00

Shotgun Gauge: 16 Gauge
Manufacturer: LC Smith
Model: Ideal Grade - Featherweight
Serial Number: 121208
Barrel Length: 28