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06-08-2022, 02:05 PM
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LC Smith
I was just handed a LC Smith 16G double barrel i have never heard of it i have the serial # and pics of it. Where would i look to see the age of this gun.
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06-08-2022, 02:17 PM
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good quality gun
First thing is to check is if the barrels are Damascus or good for smokeless ,then if it has 2 9/16" or 2 3/4" chambers.
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06-08-2022, 02:40 PM
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Here is the L.C. Smith collectors association home page. Should have all the info you're looking for. If not register and ask a question in the forums.
https://www.lcsmith.org/
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06-08-2022, 02:41 PM
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Here is the L.C. Smith collectors association home page. Should have all the info you're looking for. If not register and ask a question in the forums.
https://www.lcsmith.org/
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06-08-2022, 03:20 PM
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Cool thanks ill check out the website
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06-08-2022, 08:03 PM
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Oh wow, Elsie's ate very cool guns, I have owned several over the years 
There are so many different Hunter Arms guns out there, that your best advice has already been given and that is the L.C. Smith Collectors group 
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08-15-2022, 05:41 AM
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Found out when it was manufactured was 1928 he asked for lots of pics to give me a rough appraisal.
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08-15-2022, 10:14 AM
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They were universally very well made guns. You got a great shotgun no matter date of manufacture. Depending on condition it should make a great hunting gun, or at least well worth getting it fixed to use. If the barrels are Damascus you will want to get it checked closely, and it will be a hand load, low pressure gun only, if the barrels are still in good shape. Personally, I don't have the stones for shooting Damascus but there are lots of guys that do. For me, they still make nice pieces to admire though. Congratulations on the new gun.
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08-15-2022, 10:32 AM
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L C Smith shotguns have one significant weakness.
The butt stock, where it holds the locks, and joins to the action is very thin, and prone to cracking. They benefit from glass bedding the head of the butt, by a competent shotgun smith.
I recommend that you have the gun examined for it's safety, and for the condition of the stock.
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08-15-2022, 09:29 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bezzola
I was just handed a LC Smith 16G double barrel i have never heard of it i have the serial # and pics of it. Where would i look to see the age of this gun.
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I have this same 16 gauge in the field grade made in the year 1901...fully restored and doesn’t get out of the safe too often.
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08-15-2022, 11:13 PM
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Its in decent shape bit i have my doughts it will ever leave the safe. I would post pics but tapatalk is not cooperate with me lol
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