LC Smith shotgun

danny99

I have a LC dated back to the 1800's It's a double barrel 12 GA. The barrel is 19" long. Some say it's sawed off. LC never made a 19" barrel. If it's sawed off it was done by a master because the bead is there is no sign's at all that it has been compromised. My question is did LC SMITH make a double barrel 12 GA 19" barrel? Brian

danny99

I have a LC Smith shotgun made by Hunter Arms. The serial number is 88420. It is in very good condition. Could someone tell me when it was made and the value? Thanks for the help.

danny99

We were given a 12 gauge double barrel LC Smith shotgun, double
triggers, field grade. It is an older gun, not sure of the year.
Does anyone know what this is worth?

nord

Given the info at hand, your gun was built mid-1925... But you failed to share the gauge and a VERY complete description of the gun.

You need to draw a picture with words. I need to know about the wood, the barrels, the receiver, etc. I want to know all the dings and wear marks. And I want to know if any "rainbow" colors are still remaining on the receiver. Then, I want the number or letter combination preceeding the serial number. My guess is "F" or "FW".

Nord

danny99

Thanks for the reply nord. The gun is a 12 gauge. The wood is in good condition with a dent or two on the stock. The stock and forearm are checkered. It has a lot of color on the receiver. The barrels are black. Will have to wait about an hour to get the rest of serial number thanks.

danny99

quote:Originally posted by danny99
Thanks for the reply nord. The gun is a 12 gauge. The wood is in good condition with a dent or two on the stock. The stock and forearm are checkered. It has a lot of color on the receiver. The barrels are black. The prefix on the serial number H. Thanks for the help.

nord

Danny -

Unless I'm missing something the "H" somewhat bothers me... Or this is a hammer gun. If so, then I expect the date I gave is off as Elcee serials are a bit confusing. 1925 would be very late for a hammergun, but with Hunter I suppose it's possible.

So... Is this a hammer gun? If so, then I'd expect an extra set of numbers on the watertable below the barrels. Perhaps something like OO as I expect I may well be wrong on the manufacture date.

In any case I'm betting on a field gun. Hammered or hammerless it won't have great value with the wear described and being a 12 ga. As a general rule these guns start in the $350.00 area and work on up to about $700.00 unless they're very special. Tell us more.

Nord

Did a bit more looking... Hammergun made in the latter part of 1900. Please state the type of steel stamped on the barrels. Probably "Armor" (I'd guess). The gun's grade will, indeed, be stamped in numbers on the watertable. OO = Field Grade. Royal Steel would indicate a graded gun.

danny99

The gun is a hammer gun. The barrels have Royal Steel LLH stamped on the bottom of them. There was also a NP stamped on the barrels. Thanks for the help.