Smith Collectors Association Models, grades and options for the L.C. The Marlin Arms Company did produce a few guns in the late 60s and early 70s, though production was very limited.Īd from 1915 – Image from L.C. Production continued for 4 or 5 years until a portion of the factory collapsed, causing an eventual shutdown and the suspension of production. Though company ownership changed hands over the course of time, the next significant purchase came in 1945 when the Marlin Arms company purchased the L.C. During this period of production, options and variety were added to the lineup, including a number of grades, gauges, stock configurations, ejectors and trigger options. Smith Gun that most folks are familiar with began at length. At that time the company passed to John Hunter of Fulton, N.Y., and the production of the L.C. Smith to make guns under the Baker name until 1889. Baker and Leroy Smith would go on to create the Ithaca Gun Company, leaving L.C. Their offerings included side-by-side shotguns with external hammers and three barrel guns - side-by-side shotgun barrels over a rifle barrel, commonly referred to as drillings. Baker and the brothers Leroy Smith and Lyman Cornelius Smith began making guns in partnership in 1879 under the Baker name. They are also unique in design when compared to many of the other popular doubles of their time and are inarguably tied to wingshooting history in the States. Smith is easily one of the most recognizable names in the world of American double guns. If something you want to purchase is not in stock, let us know as we can special order you practically anything and have it in your hands in roughly 1 week.Exploring the shotgun manufacturer famous for their American side lock
#LC SMITH COLLECTORS FULL#
Please note stock can change at any time so call us at 30 to ensure your desired firearm is available.įirearms can be held for a non-refundable fee of 50% of the purchase price, and payment in full must be made within 30 days. Please see full description and photos for details. MODEL: LC Smith Field Grade 12 Gauge FeatherweightĬONDITION: Excellent, 92-95% strong original blue, strong wood checkering, mirror bright bores. This is a wonderful shotgun, in beautiful condition! Judging by the condition, we see no reason to think otherwise. We bought this from the family of the original owner, and we were told that less than 100 rounds have been run through this gun in the last 80 years. The BBLS appear to be CYL and IMP CYL choked, but we’re not positive. Overall this is a beautiful field grade 12 gauge L.C.
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Wood has only very light handling marks, and there is a 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch shallow crack at the left sideplate. The buttplate is in excellent condition, and is the original one for this gun. Overall bluing on this gun is easily 92-95% strong original blue. There are a few small areas of roughness on the BBL, and a bit of bluing loss at the muzzle from shooting. Bores are MIRROR BRIGHT, with little to no evidence of firing. The wood has strong checkering, and the gun has tight lockup and excellent mechanical function. The frame retains vibrant and striking case colors, with only some fading on the underside of the frame where the gun would sit in the hand.
#LC SMITH COLLECTORS SERIAL#
This is a 12 gauge field grade featherweight model, as denoted by the FW prefix of the serial number. Smith side by side shotgun, made in 1935.