Mike, you have gotten a lot of accurate advice. You said you want to shoot you guns? If you are not buying for investment(and if you are you better be careful and have a bunch of knowledge and money) then buy what you like within your budget. Check it closely for function and appearance. Enjoy it on a covey rise or a big rooster. Hand it down to your grandkids. L.C. Smith guns are remarkable guns made for shooters. The value you get from those days afield with you Smith will far exceed the value between what you paid and what you sold. Old man advice.