1897? Double barrel
Posted by Phillip johnson on August 9, 2018, 12:46 am
I recently bought an L.C. Smith double barrel 12 guage hammer shotgun It has all matching serial numbers 53xxx (12 locations) and has an “F” below the serial number. It has laminated twist barrels and is stamped “E” on both barrels. The only other markings is the L.C. Smith stamped on both lock plates. The research I found was it was 1897 am I correct? Also what should the design on the butt plate look like I’m thinking I need a pre 1900s according to the dimensions? The forend won’t “snap” on and the spring is not bent and the lock tab on barrels is not wore so bad it won’t lock what else be be causing this issue? Phillipaj82 @hotmail.com
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