In the last posting it was stated that the gun is a Marlin manufacture. I checked the serial number FwS32274 marked on the water table, it is manufactured in 1948. So I still question why it is not marked LC Smith on the lock plates. And should LC Smith be stamped on the table or elsewhere on the lower receiver? I am informed to check the serial numbers on the inside of the plates, I wish to ask prior to attempting removing them, how are they properly removed so I do not do something wrong.