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L. C. Smith shotgun

helimanheliman Member Posts: 597 ✭✭✭✭
edited April 2008 in Ask the Experts
Saturday, at my local show, I had a gentleman wanting to trade his L. C. Smith shotgun for a piece I had on the table. My items price was $950. He wanted to trade straight across for his shotgun, which he said was worth $2000. I know NOTHING about shotguns and told him I didn't want to swap because I knew nothing about it. What I know is that it is a grade A1, SxS, Damascus barrels, ivory beads, scrolled with hunting dogs on it, 12 guage, and auto ejectors. He claims 40% condition. What does he have and what is it worth? If it is what he says, there were only 740 made, according to the Blue book. Please help! Or point me in the right direction. Thanks![?]
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  • laxcoachlaxcoach Member Posts: 1,296 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    The right direction----? Start with the Blue Book and make a careful evaluation of the condition, then refer to values listed in the book. If you are truly unfamiliar with Smiths, have someone who is look at the piece and advise you. Assuming that your gun (valued by you at $950) cost you less than that, you have passed on the deal of the century. There's an A-1 with steel barrels on GB or another auction site currently listed with a Buy Now of 12K !
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  • Bert H.Bert H. Member Posts: 11,281 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I find it highly doubtful that his old L.C. Smith is worth $2K... especially so with damascus barrels and "40%" graded condition. Truth be told, I doubt that it is worth $950. Final thought for you to ponder... the Blue Book is a very poor reference for Antique and collectable firearms.

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  • nordnord Member Posts: 6,106 ✭
    edited November -1
    Let's see...

    40% on a damascus tubed A1 Elcee. I don't think his value was too awfully close. I'll go with Bert. Likely a fairly even swap if you like antique doubles.
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  • laxcoachlaxcoach Member Posts: 1,296 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I'll stand by my statement--- BB value at 40% is $2000 + ejectors ($500) AND damascus tubes (again assuming in shootable condition) are becoming popular again. As to the "Book" not being a reliable guide for antique firearms, that only applies to "Chuck Conner"-type rifles and Sterlingworth copies.
    Nord--- you turncoat!
    Heliman---excuse the levity--- this is an ongoing feud !
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  • helimanheliman Member Posts: 597 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Okay, another question. Is there an LC collectors website out there? Again, this is totally out of my comfort zone. I don't want to trade for something and get screwed because of lack of knowledge. Thanks for the help. I'm am somewhat clearer, but conflicting opinions have me still off balance. Thanks![8)]
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  • bobskibobski Member Posts: 17,866 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    try.......
    http://doublegunshop.com
    Retired Naval Aviation
    Former Member U.S. Navy Shooting Team
    Former NSSA All American
    Navy Distinguished Pistol Shot
    MO, CT, VA.
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  • laxcoachlaxcoach Member Posts: 1,296 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Bobski, Better yet----lcsmith.org
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  • bobskibobski Member Posts: 17,866 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    no matterwhere he goes, i hopethey tell em about the fatal flaw all elsies have.....[:(]
    Retired Naval Aviation
    Former Member U.S. Navy Shooting Team
    Former NSSA All American
    Navy Distinguished Pistol Shot
    MO, CT, VA.
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  • laxcoachlaxcoach Member Posts: 1,296 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Oh, He**, not another Bert !!!!
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  • Bert H.Bert H. Member Posts: 11,281 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by bobski
    no matter where he goes, i hope they tell em about the fatal flaw all elsies have.....[:(]


    [:D]... way to go! L.C's are as limp wristed as their owners[}:)][;)]

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  • Bert H.Bert H. Member Posts: 11,281 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by laxcoach
    Oh, He**, not another Bert !!!!


    Yep... [}:)][:0][^]

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