Posted by Robert Gehrig on July 16, 2010, 6:17 pm, in reply to "SBT Guns"
Hi I am acquiring this gun from Cabelas L.C.Smith Specialty Grade Single Barrel Trap 12 Ga. # Cal./Gauge: 12 Gauge # Chamber(s): 2 3/4" # Barrel(s): 30" # Choke(s): Modified # Weight: 7 Lbs., 14 Ozs. # Sights/Scope: 2 Beads on Raised Ventilated Rib # Trigger(s): Single # Stock: Checkered Capped Pistol Grip Monte Carlo Comb Walnut # Stock Dimensions: LOP 14", DAC 1 3/8", DAH 1 3/8" # Fore End: Checkered Schnabel Beavertail Walnut # Butt/Pad: Morgan Adjustable Butt Plate # Manufacture Date: 1929
L.C.Smith Specialty Grade Single Barrel Trap 12 Ga.. This very scarce SBT is in very nice mechanical condition. The gun has been refinished. The original stock was modified to make it a monte carlo comb and has has a Morgan Adjustable butt plate installed. The bore is bright and smooth and the action is tight. The receiver is nicely but lightly engraved in an Art Nouveau style.
Check the listing for the Hamburg PA store to see some photos.
Managed to knock off a few hundred dollars off the asking price, over the state of the action.
I have examined the gun and someone in the past has peened the action to tighten it. The action is loose without the forearm on. I am looking for a gunsmith to send it to to have the action tightened, and cleaned. The stock has been modified and I will be having more done to the stock to make it fit me. It will be a nice addition to my collection of SBT guns.
Hope to have the gun in my possession in the next week or so. Will post the serial number. I will be joining the Assoc. I am in Arizona and had the gun sent to the Glendale Cabelas for me. Any references for a gunsmith to work on this gun would be welcome. Thanks