My Mystery Ellsie
Posted by Wade Copeland on August 12, 2023, 9:23 pm
Edited by board administrator August 13, 2023, 9:30 am
I recently posted about a 16 gauge field grade that I purchased ( from an estate in an unlit attic ). I initially thought it to be a " field special " but upon picking it up today I'm really confused. The serial number is 217863 ( 1914 ? ) and is stamped on the water table with no pre or suffix and is the only stamp there (its an FW, 3 screw frame ), its also stamped on the FE iron with an E suffix which is a roller type with an ebony tip, and the 30" armor barrel flat which also has an E suffix and no other stamping. The most confusing thing to me is while the barrels have the usual L.C Smith / Hunter arms, Fulton stamps the side plates have NO " L.C Smith " stampings, they are completely plain. The gun is completely original and in a pretty high state of preservation, no stock cracks or barrel dents and significant retained case color and bluing. I will post pics as soon as possible and will send for a factory letter soonest, thanks for any info and god bless.
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