Posted by Patrick.S on March 21, 2012, 1:54 pm 174.228.134.61
Hello! I was looking at a shotgun I got from my grandfather. My knowledge of antique firearms is nonexistent.. It says LC Smith on the side which I thought was a previous owners name.. The top of the barrel says Hunter Arms Co Makers, Fulton NY.. Under the barrel are numbers 81417 F.. It also appears to say MFD Mar 29,83.. I think it's a double barrel hammergun... 30" barrel.. Any help would greatly be appreciated... I thought about getting a research document but, it says the records only date back to 1890.. Thanks for your time.. In regards Patrick
Patrick, your gun is an L.C. Smith hammer gun from 1900. It is an F Grade which was the lowest priced hammer gun made. It is referred to as a 3 pin 1 screw lock. It is a back action lock meaning the mainspring is behind the action (tumber/hammers) This 3 pin lock was made from sometime in 1899 to sometime in 1906 (s/n 149999) when a change was made in the lock design to now a 2 pin 1 screw lock. The hammers on your are the Type III or "C" style. The price of your F grade hammer gun in 1906 with Royal Steel barrels was $20.00, Best English Stub Twist, $23.00 and Good Damascus, $25.00.
Thank you so much! I'm going to have a research letter done to gain as much historical info as I can. There was another rifle I was gifted as well. Unfortunately, it was not a LC Smith. It's a Winchester model 1903 .22 auto. Neat piece. I really appreciate the time taken to answer my question. As soon as I get some paperwork I will post my info! Thanks again!
own a smith with the unknown engraver side plates..gun is in worse than bad shape...is it worth refurbish...also what might you know of a old l.c. smith tie stick..has a springer in an oval and l.c.smith at bottom...
