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    Re: 2007 L.C.Smith 28Ga Archived Message

    Posted by David W on June 26, 2008, 9:35 am, in reply to "Re: 2007 L.C.Smith 28Ga"

    I believe some were made in Italy and some in Spain. The Spanish company is Zabala Hermanos. The stamping on the receiver would be a shield with ZH in it, with their proof marks and guage along with chamber length. (20 70) 20 being 20 ga and 70=2 3/4" chamber. .410 would most likely be 76=3" chambers.
    Fake side plates, but still looks nice. Zabala makes some quality guns and some below average guns, all depends on what the importer wants, but have been around a long time.
    I couldn't pass this one up ($350) 12 ga. Regent IV boxlock, 25" barrels, imp.cyl./mod., Churchill rib, Anson fore arm release, chopper lump barrels, ejectors, straight stock and checkered butt, checkering is 24 lpi. 6 lbs. 12 oz.
    Can't find any information, don't know if it made for overseas and brought over, no importers mark on it. Can't get an answer from Zabala in Spain.

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