LC Smith parts gun

[Scottdeh2o]

I've got an 1898 LC Smith Grade 3 with nice engraving but the barrels are pitted and the furniture is broken. The sidelocks work and look good as well as the frame. I realize it's only useful as a parts gun, but don't know where I should go to get a decent price. The LC Smith collectors site prohibits sales. Would Numrich give me a fair price if I took a chance sending it to them? Any advice is greatly appreciated.

 

[Old Shooter]

I would not send it to Numrich right away. I did sell some gun parts to them a while ago and although I received what I thought was a fair price at the time, for the parts you have mentioned I would expect you could do better posting them on various websites. I would list the parts with pictures on various sites such as this and see what happens. Worst is that no one would be interested ( I don't expect that to be the case) and you could then send them in to Numrich. Good Luck!!!

 

[Liberty1776]

You would be surprised how much you might get by auctioning it off on Gunbroker or Auction Arms...

 

[Scottdeh2o]

Would you recommend trying to sell the shotgun as a whole parts gun or disassembling it and selling the parts individually?

 

[WestKentucky]

I would be interested as a parts gun. I missed a shot at a highly modified Elsie a while back. I know the guy that got it and it's certainly one of the sweetest shooters I have ever touched. Been looking for a donor gun to do some similar work to it.

 

[Scottdeh2o]

I'm working 12 hours tomorrow, but I can take some photos of it Monday and either post them on here or send them directly to you

 

[WestKentucky]

Scott, since your so low on post count and aren't yet allowed to use the classifieds section, my advice is to find a site your comfortable posting it on and then send folks a link if they express interest.

What part of the country are you in?

 

[Scottdeh2o]

Central Florida

 

[243winxb]

May need an FFL to ship, even a parts gun?

 

[Scottdeh2o]

Listed on GB if anyone is interested. Listing # 582663380

 

[jaguarxk120]

Maybe a parts gun to you, but to some a platform for a great new gun.

There are people that can restore this gun to like new condition with new barrels and stocks,

 

[Scottdeh2o]

I agree, it has beautiful engraving and from what I've read Grade 3's aren't so easy to come by. Would be great to see it restored. I saw one a few years ago in a "fine guns" dealer identical shotgun with the chain Damascus barrels but in mint condition. The price tag was $30,000. Damn shame the original owner of mine didn't realize what they had and care for it accordingly.