16ga.com ~ View topic - Trying to make a deal on another #5 L.C. Smith Grouse Gun

Gentlemen,

At the present time I am trying to make a deal on a #5 L.C. Smith 16 gauge Grouse gun. The gun is very expensive, we will see what happens. Looks like I will be using some of the that Grouse camp sales money to purchase it, if the deal goes thru.

all the best,

Pine Creek/Dave
l.C. Smith Man

L.C. Smith #5 guns are some of the very best Grouse guns ever made, the one pictured is a 20 gauge, the 16 I am looking to acquire has even nicer custom engraving on it, also by Kraus. #5 guns were 98% hand made, and only 36, 16 gauge #5 guns were known to be made.
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My 12 gauge #5 Gun owned by Kraus, L.C. Smith top Master Engraver, with the likeness of his own English Setter dogs engraved on the #5 Gun. Only 457 12 gauge #5 guns were made.

AWESOME. go after it, good luck
Mike

Beautiful engraving

Hoe long are the barrels?

What does the 16ga weigh?

Purple 16,

Barrels are 28" weights 6.0lbs, I have shot the gun it is magnificent. Balanced perfectly, swing perfectly, carries just right. The perfect 16 gauge Grouse gun, with world class engraving, by L.C. Smiths top master engraver. Kraus!

all the best,

Pine Creek/Dave
L.C. Smith Man

Joined: 21 May 2024 Posts: 90 Location: Eastern Tennessee

Any update? Your taste is classic doubles is something I’ve always admired.

Charlie16,

No update at this time, this is going to take some time to happen.
The gentlemen is thinking about whether he wants to let go of the gun or not, a very hard decision to make on a one of a kind L.C. Smith 16 gauge #5 gun.

all the best,

Pine Creek/Dave
L.C. Smith Man

Gentlemen,

The deal on the 16 Gauge #5 L.C. Smith fell thru, so I purchased an Eagle Grade 20 gauge instead.

all the best,

Pine Creek/Dave
L.C. Smith Man

Well.....that's a cool shotgun!

Joined: 17 Jan 2014 Posts: 1630 Location: Denver, Colorado

The lightest Elsie I've ever encountered, 26-inch tubes?

Joined: 08 May 2018 Posts: 255

Love the 20 and it has 2 triggers and under 6.You did good Dave.

Gentlemen,

The deal on the Eagle Grade L.C. Smith has also fallen thru, I do not trust the seller,
he was selling the gun for a 2nd party. I tried to get in contact with him 3 different times over the weekend, no luck. Left a phone message that I was canceling the purchase on Monday morning, still no call back. I no longer trust the seller, will not send him the large amount of money needed to purchase the Eagle Grade gun.

What the heck is going on with my gun purchases lately.

all the Best,

Pine Creek/Dave
L.C. Smith Man

Joined: 24 Jul 2016 Posts: 574 Location: Ohio

Dave, that's a shame.Better luck in the future.

Joined: 12 Sep 2010 Posts: 2004 Location: Maine

Some of the best deals are the ones you don't make.

Gentlemen,

The entire thing worked out for the best, I went back to my old buddy Kirby Hoyt at Vintage Doubles and purchased a much better gun. A 1904 Westley Richards Side Lock SXS double gun. God was watching over me big time.

I have no problem sending Kirby Hoyt big money. I definitely know the gun I purchased will arrive at my FFL dealer, in perfect condition.

all the best,

Pine Creek/Dave
L.C. Smith/Westley Richards Man

Joined: 17 Jan 2014 Posts: 1630 Location: Denver, Colorado

Yeah, Kirby is a much safer bet.

I've bought several guns from him over the years and he's a peach to deal with.

Good shooting with that Westly!