We have many satisfied, repeat customers and look forward to the opportunity to count you as one. 90-95 reblued finish with light spots of wear near breech. By bidding on the item you agree to any and all of these terms. Smith Field Grade Double Barrel Hammerless Shotgun by Hunter Arms Co. WE SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIM ANY AND ALL EXPRESSED AND OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY WITH REGARD TO ANY SALE MADE THROUGH APPLE TREE AUCTION CENTER. An appraisal is based on one professional''s opinion. Precious stones are not tested or removed from mountings to determine carat. Personal inspection is always the best way for an individual to make the most informed bidding decisions. The readings have been noted, but this IS NOT A GUARANTEE. Some items have been scanned in the Niton DXL. This includes items that are stamped and hallmarked. Jewelry and precious metals are not automatically tested.
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Call or text 5 Statement of Legal compliance: I. Smith Hunter Arms 1905 00 Grade side by side shotgun in 12 Gauge. Located in Taunton, Ma, but travel to all parts of the state (including 413). Reading your posts brings up nothing but red flags. Refinished LC Smith by Hunter Arms of Fulton, NY. Your wife's grandfather, 20 years ago, would certainly have had to use steel shot for geese, as federal regulations required steel shot for waterfowl since the mid 70's, over 30 years ago. Steel going through damascus will interrupt the weld in the barrels, not to mention the solder joining the barrels and ribs together. This is to withstand the abuse steel shot dishes out. If you look at modern shotgun barrels, you will see the barrel walls are thicker than barrels made over 60 years ago. Steel shot going through any barrel has the effect of expanding the steel of the barrel, kind of like a snake swallowing an egg. There is always the possibility of firing smokeless powder shells in damascus barrels with no ill effects, but not steel shot. The fact that it doesn't, seems to indicate refinishing. This gun, made over 100 years ago, should have patina, or some scratches. If the gun was made in 1897, the wood is "beautiful with no scratches", was "used for geese 20 years ago", and has damascus barrels, you have a problem.Īny gun that was used has wear. Invaluable is the worlds largest marketplace for art, antiques, and collectibles. I wouldn't waste much time on the internet, if the gun is in excellent condition, with no modifications done, original, etc., you are probably going to want to sell it and buy 2 or 3 modern guns with the money. Buy online, view images and see past prices for L.C. At that time you can also find out if the gun can be shot with black powder shotshells or not. My advice would be to get an appraisal done to find out the value. You give no clue as to what condition it's in, or if there have been any modifications made to it. You don't mention if it's a hammer gun or hammerless. (Near where Hunter Arms is stamped.)ġ0 ga guns hadn't had much collector appeal until a few years ago, when collectors found out how few 10 gauges were actually made in comparison to 12 ga. It may even say on the top of the barrels what damascus it is. Damascus has a "candy cane" sort of pattern, beginning at the chamber and running the entire length of the barrel.
You can tell if barrels are damascus by looking at them, provided they are not rusty.