There is a great deal of information in the FAQs
https://www.lcsmith.org/content.aspx?page_id=274&club_id=43784
I'd start with "Is my gun safe to shoot?"
In that it is a neglected 70 year old gun I would suggest an evaluation by a double gun specialist before use, with special attention to the head of the stock for cracks. If the external surfaces are rusted, the internals are very likely to be also.
The good news is that it would have 2 3/4" chambers. The hang tag that accompanied Smith 16g guns specified 1 oz. 2 1/2 Dr.Eq. (1165 fps) loads and after the gunsmith evaluation, that is what I would use.
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