Sold at Austin Auction Gallery
L.C. Smith SXS 20 Gauge Shotgun & Scarce Original Proof Test Card
- Price realized
- $1,651
- Pre-sale estimate
- $800 – $1,200
- Hammer price
- $1,300
- Category
- Firearms & Militaria
- Sold
- May 15, 2025
- Sale
- DAY 1- MAGNIFICENT MAY ANTIQUES & ESTATES AUCTION
Lot description
L.C. Smith Side by Side Shotgun, C. 1925. 20 gauge, 2.75" chamber, 28" "Armor Steel" barrels with raised solid rib, bead front sight, the right barrel marked near the breech "L.C. Smith 20GA-Field, Fulton, NY USA", ejector, the receiver sides retain color case hardening and both are marked "L.C. Smith", a slide safety behind the barrel release lever, two triggers, checkered pistol grip walnut stock, LOP is 14" at front trigger, COMES WITH the original Test Proof card showing the the right barrel is modified choke and the left barrel is full choke, wood with light scratch marks, metal overall good with some finish loss at muzzle, small finish rub at left barrel underside, previous owner ID at left barrel underside beneath the forestock, action is good, bores bright and smooth, SN 38600 *REQUIRES FFL TRANSFER*
This lot sold at a past Austin Auction Gallery sale. Prices realized include the buyer's premium and are provided for research only — they are not an appraisal or a guarantee of future value.