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    Re: LC Smith E2 (PICTURES ADDED!!!) 5/14 Archived Message

    Posted by SGT on May 14, 2008, 11:24 pm, in reply to "Re: LC Smith E2 (PICTURES ADDED!!!) 5/14"

    Lonnie:
    What you have there may be a great shooter; but it is far from a pristine 98% original pre-1913 Smith gun. It has obviously been restocked (beavertails were not available till the mid-20's, checkering on the beavertail is not even close to a factory pattern, the grip cap is not factory, and the white line rubber pad is from the 60's or later). Additionally, I would speculate the barrels have been re-blued due to the fact that the color of the barrel lug (where it protrudes thru the frame) is glaringly out of place with the rest of the frame (should have worn/faded to match frame wear). With exception of the out of place grip cap and pad, it appears from what little I can tell from the photos that the balance of the restoration looks pretty good; but there are many little details that make for a high quality restoration that one cannot see without close hands-on inspection. As the gun presently stands, $2K would be a stretch as to value. As a restored gun, this 2E would be worth more with its original stocks; properly restored to original factory specifications and finishes. Good luck


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