I just bought a box full of shotgun parts that turned out to be an L.C. Smith SxS
I have researched some but am stumped on a couple of things
The serial number 3336xx with 00 underneath along with the rib stamp Hunter Arms Co Fulton New York should make it a OO grade made in 1911
The problem I am having is that the bluing is, other than some minor rust and scratches from being pushed around a shed for a few years, perfect And the lock up is as tight as I have ever seen on any new shotgun
The side plates are no case hardened but the same rich royal blues as the rest of the metal And the cracked buttstock was completely stripped down Is it possible or probable that this has been restored or was in the process
I would like to finished the restoration and was wondering Will any L.C. Smith stock fit on it (I don't like the pistol grip) plus it doesn't match well with the thin fore grip
Should I get the replacement part set that includes original Case Hardened side plates for $125