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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. Feel free however to post seeking suggestions for repair and restoration services, but please post your email so members can communicate with you in private.
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, ADVERTISE GUNS FOR SALE, OR TO POST LINKS TO GUNS FOR SALE.
Members of the LCSCA may list guns for sale on the Members Only Forum. L.C. Smith (only) parts (not frames) or barrels may be sought or sold on this Forum, and you should include your email if doing so.
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 How can I know how my side by side 16 gauge is choked? - Stan Phipps April 19, 2019, 1:55 pm changes made over time - Gary Rennles April 21, 2019, 3:43 am0 responses Southern SXS 10, 16, 20 Gauge Challenge Clarifications - John Liles April 19, 2019, 3:38 pm Jostam recoil pad - Jerry Andrews April 15, 2019, 8:55 am 2019 Central Pa SxS shoot - Chuck Bishop March 10, 2019, 1:10 pm SOUTHERN SxS & CHALLENGE CUP - Steve Arnett March 11, 2019, 10:43 am Summer gunsmithing classes - Mark Robson April 16, 2019, 1:33 pm0 responses Southern SXS LC Smith 2019 Display Theme - John Liles March 14, 2019, 9:34 am Grade 4e nitro steel bbls - Ken Lamb April 13, 2019, 10:04 am Side-By-Side Shoot at First Mine Run on May 11 of 2019 - Jent P Mitchell III April 14, 2019, 9:35 am0 responses Damascus in Field grades? And sawed off barrel - Ethan Dixon April 4, 2019, 7:41 pm 8 ga. smith - don bullock April 11, 2019, 2:28 pm Long Range 3 inch discussion -PGCA Forum - Ridge Marriott March 30, 2019, 12:33 am Ideal Grade 2nd set of barrels - Michael Harris April 12, 2019, 10:47 am0 responses Side-By-Side Shoot At BRSC Near Hershey Pennsylvania - Jent P Mitchell III April 5, 2019, 10:26 am Pre-1913 OO extractor forend checkering pattern - Bill Graham April 8, 2019, 8:11 pm The Shooters Reception At The Flame April 26th 2019 - Jent P Mitchell III March 2, 2019, 7:53 pm 20 gauge ideal grade rarity - Travis Smith April 5, 2019, 3:21 pm L C Smith from my father? - Winfield Stacey April 2, 2019, 8:04 pm Gun Stock Repair - Tommy Coker March 31, 2019, 9:34 pm 1939 LC Smith field gr rib question - Jim Bussell March 31, 2019, 7:23 pm Hinge pin question - Travis Smith March 5, 2019, 7:18 pm Elsie Long Range - Al June 8, 2017, 10:25 am Barrel dent- Vermont - Larry Doyle March 30, 2019, 10:08 am0 responses California SxS Society State Shoot - Frank Finch March 29, 2019, 1:38 pm0 responses Southern Warmup at Elkcreek - Bobby Rowe March 28, 2019, 10:10 pm0 responses 1901 LC Smith - Danny Overton March 27, 2019, 4:18 pm LC Smith 10 gauge - Danny Overton March 26, 2019, 7:48 pm L. C. Smith Back In The Family - Roy Todd March 17, 2019, 1:24 pm Painted Barrel - Ethan Dixon March 24, 2019, 8:15 pm New FAQ - Drew Hause March 25, 2019, 6:54 pm0 responses barrel identification - lester ralston March 22, 2019, 10:29 am "Seventeenth Annual Spring Shoot" - Charlie Brooks February 21, 2019, 7:58 pm specialty grade butt pad - Ted Shoemaker March 13, 2019, 5:11 pm Charity Trap Shoot - John Davis March 16, 2019, 1:28 pm Extractor iron color - Bill Graham March 19, 2019, 10:42 am Early small catalogs - Roland Rister March 19, 2019, 2:04 am Extractor for L C Smith single barrel trap - Ken Cutright March 1, 2019, 6:37 pm LC Smith parts - Bill Schodlatz March 17, 2019, 9:18 am0 responses ID a LC Smith-Hunter Arms Coach Gun - Craig Staffan March 11, 2019, 8:07 am Probably shot once ;) - Drew Hause March 16, 2019, 10:53 am0 responses Opening up the barrels - Larry doyle March 11, 2019, 8:53 am GUNSMITH - LEROY HAGEN March 10, 2019, 9:21 pm LC Smith attic find - Doug Day March 13, 2019, 2:58 pm Hammer 1898 12Ga. Firing pins / parts. - Ed Bakke February 23, 2019, 10:15 am Single Barrel Trap - John Pulis March 12, 2019, 6:55 am Source for LC Smith Damascus Barrels - COL(Ret) Michael Dittamo March 10, 2019, 7:46 pm Need a front trigger plate screw - Travis Smith January 28, 2019, 12:45 pm Manufacturing of 20 gauge guns - Marvin Underwood February 25, 2019, 8:46 am Leg-o-Mutton Case repair - Mason Horn March 5, 2019, 6:51 am |
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