Info on a 410 bore Fieldgrade SmithArchived Message
Posted by Bob on November 26, 2007, 9:34 pm
I am looking for any information I can get about a side by side L.C.Smith 410 bore shotgun. It has 26 inch tubes each marked ARMOR STEEL on the underside and LC SMITH FIELD GRADE on the top of the right hand tube. I see no other markings on the barrel. The side plate on the lock are marked L.C. SMITH The underside of the forarm has a 4 digit#. It has two triggers and a sliding safety behind the latch. It has no engraving except for the rib between the two tubes; which has a wave pattern its full length. The stock is walnut and has some checkering. No rust or pitting and only some light scratches on the rear stock. The bores are bright and clean. When and by whom was it made? Is it safe for use with modern 410 shells? What might it be worth? Thank you for your help. I am a revolver shooter and not a shotgunner.