Re: LC Smith during the period Marlin owned them Archived Message
Posted by stanley on February 19, 2017, 5:08 pm, in reply to "LC Smith during the period Marlin owned them"
Marlin also made an L C Smith in the late 60's -- early 70's. John Houtchin's book is the third standard resource. You can also find articles in various contemporary hunting/shooting magazines. A few years ago, Marlin put the name on a 12 and a 20 made in Italy and, I think , Turkey (?), respectively, but most collectors don't consider them to be the real thing. The problem with the books, particularly Houtchin's (due to the photographs), is you may find yourself lusting after a number of non-Marlin L C Smith's. Just sayin'
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