Re: Stolen 20g A3
Posted by Tom Archer on March 31, 2024, 9:49 pm, in reply to "
Stolen 20g A3"
Interesting Story Drew, but not quite accurate. I don't have my files handy; but the $1000 gun stolen was actually a DeLuxe Grade twenty, and the first 20 gauge Deluxe built. The other stolen Smith was a 20-gauge A-2 Grade; and the article I have gave the serial numbers of both guns. I don't recall anything about the A-2; but the Deluxe is alive and well and currently in a collection. I've actually had the chance to examine that gun personally. Tt's a beautiful piece; and although I wasn't tempted to steal the gun, I can certainly understand the temptation. As to the two documented A-3 20 bore Smith guns; both have been found. One belongs to an LCSCA member; and the other resides Hawaii the last I heard,.
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