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WELCOME TO THE L.C. SMITH COLLECTORS ASSOCIATION FORUM.
Be courteous, RESTRICT YOUR POSTS AND COMMENTS TO L.C. SMITH RELATED TOPICS, and you MUST USE YOUR ACTUAL FULL NAME. For clarity, please use appropriate punctuation with both upper and lower case for both your name and the text.
You will find answers to many of your questions by reviewing "Shotguns" (where the grades are shown) and "FAQ" (Frequently Asked Questions) on the Home Page. Please review the General Information FAQ "Is my shotgun safe to shoot?" before using your L.C. Smith or Hunter Arms Co. Fulton shotgun.
The serial number alone is not adequate to identify or date your Smith gun. A numeric grade stamp began to appear underneath the serial number with the introduction of the No. 00 in 1898, but may not be found on No. 2 and higher grade guns. When the grade designations and engraving patterns were changed in 1913, "Field" or a capital letter (I=Ideal, T=Trap, S=Specialty, etc.) were stamped on the action flats and barrel flats underneath the serial number; the grade was also marked on the top of the right barrel. Guns manufactured 1945-1950 will (usually) have a 'S' preceding the serial number.
Please request a Research Letter (Request Form is on the Home Page) to obtain the YEAR OF MANUFACTURE of your L.C. Smith.
DO NOT POST if you are seeking the VALUE of a L.C. Smith. Instead, visit the FAQ and read "How can I determine the value of my L.C. Smith?"
The Forum is not to be used as a venue for airing grievances with the LCSCA, gun clubs, gun dealers, or gunsmiths. "Testimonials" about work completed by gunsmiths are not accepted, and the Forum is not a place to advertise gunsmithing services.
Posts announcing shoots are welcome, but should be restricted to events specifically providing opportunities for participants to use L.C. Smith shotguns. Please do not make posts promoting gun shows or auctions.
Posts not meeting the LCSCA approved guidelines are subject to modification or removal.
THE FORUM MAY NOT BE USED TO BUY OR SELL GUNS, NOR TO POST LINKS TO GUNS FOR SALE.
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 All are Welcome to the California State SxS Shoot - Frank Finch March 21, 2018, 1:50 pm0 responses 2018 Challenge Event Commemorative Shell Box - Tom Archer March 19, 2018, 11:05 am LC Smith 16ga 28'' barrels - Bob March 17, 2018, 3:53 pm Thank you to the LCSCA for a great research letter - Ron March 9, 2018, 7:15 pm Dillon Blue Press LC Smith Story - Wannagohunting March 9, 2018, 10:13 pm A-2 Duck Club gun - Steve March 4, 2018, 12:48 pm Trigger conversion - John Mistretta March 6, 2018, 8:30 pm Business Cards - Joe Ray March 2, 2018, 8:40 am Frank Troeh & Jay Graham's Crown - Drew Hause March 3, 2018, 3:13 pm0 responses New event at the Spring Southern - John Truitt February 27, 2018, 6:44 pm Info on L. C. Smith shotgun - Lin February 13, 2018, 10:55 am lc smith top lever locked - Doug February 18, 2018, 9:10 pm Date of manufacture help??? - Charles Doebler June 9, 2011, 9:41 am CHALLENGE CUP COMING UP! - Steve Arnett February 14, 2018, 9:09 am FWS 16 Hammer needed - Steve Arnett February 14, 2018, 8:59 am l c smith receiver 20 or 16 ? - oak island February 18, 2018, 6:12 pm How do I identify my Safety - Fred Snyder February 18, 2018, 9:54 pm LC Smith serial #S53362 - jim gurkin February 19, 2018, 1:45 pm A couple of questions about the Southern Side by Side rules - Mike Jeter December 25, 2016, 9:40 pm shotgun wads and turkey - Cliff February 16, 2018, 4:29 pm Need help identifying gun - Glenn February 16, 2018, 8:48 pm How to determine if my gun is in original condition - Bob Schneider February 16, 2018, 1:07 pm Hunter Arms #2 Value Question - tom February 14, 2018, 4:03 pm Southern SxS at Deep River - Sam Zimmerman February 13, 2018, 10:32 am Quail & Clays in North Carolina - John Liles February 9, 2018, 5:28 pm Northeast SxS Classic - Ed Livezey February 12, 2018, 3:22 pm featherweight frame letter designation - Ted Shoemaker February 13, 2018, 7:36 pm Remington 16 gauge shells on sale at Academy Outdoors - Mike Jeter February 9, 2018, 11:30 am Iso Specialty grade barrel R receiver 12ga - Shaun February 11, 2018, 3:26 am Semi-inletted - Zachary October 28, 2017, 8:10 pm Earliest .410 with 3" chambers - Drew Hause January 29, 2018, 5:56 pm Great Northern Side By Side Shotgun Shoot info - Jent P Mitchell III February 9, 2018, 11:13 am Obituary for Mr. Brian Buckman - Tom Garver February 6, 2018, 6:25 pm0 responses Original Front Bead - Ron February 2, 2018, 9:40 am New prize for the Great Northern SxS Classic - Mark Beasland February 6, 2018, 8:20 am Uses of L C Smith tool - John mistretta February 5, 2018, 11:52 am L C Smith Field grade shotgun - Jennifer A Boksa February 4, 2018, 4:15 pm Fly fishing WingshootingEXPO Feb 24&25 Lake Harmony Pa - Tom Damiani February 4, 2018, 9:05 pm0 responses 2017 Post Christmas Shoot - John Kuhn Bleimaier December 23, 2017, 6:34 pm LETTERS IN SERIAL NUMBER - KENNETH M GLASS February 3, 2018, 3:17 pm Colonie Gun Club, Albany New York? - Wannagohunting January 26, 2018, 9:52 pm LC Smith Double barrel - Richard Charles Richardson December 17, 2017, 1:42 pm top lever screw - bill January 26, 2018, 7:03 pm Old Hudson Plantation 4th annual sxs shoot Feb 24 - Ray Ward January 28, 2018, 9:59 am0 responses To restock or not - Danny Lorenzana January 24, 2018, 6:32 pm 'Peters Blue Magic' in my LCS ? - Jason J Gleeson January 25, 2018, 9:06 am Recoil Pad for 1920 Ideal Grade - Ben January 20, 2018, 4:37 pm Single trigger, left side cocks but doesnt fire. - Jason J Gleeson January 22, 2018, 9:26 am Forearm for a #2 Grade LC Smith - James December 26, 2017, 9:15 pm purchase 2 cocking tools - michael hannon October 27, 2017, 8:07 pm |
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THE FORUM MAY NOT BE USED TO BUY OR SELL GUNS, NOR TO POST LINKS TO GUNS FOR SALE.
L.C. Smith (only) parts (not frames) or barrels may be sought or sold, and you should include your email if doing so.