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What Do I Have Here?

Posted by Robin Moniz on January 4, 2020, 6:54 pm
Edited by board administrator January 4, 2020, 7:00 pm

My aunt just passed along to me a L.C. Smith Field Grade 410 side-by-side, side lock shotgun that my uncle had owned and he passed away in 1995. I've found some identifying information that "FWS8702", "Armor Steel". I've measured the barrel to be 26". Can anyone help me and tell me what I've got, can I fire it and anything else you can provide. I really appreciate it.

Re: What Do I Have Here?

Posted by Tom Archer on January 4, 2020, 7:30 pm, in reply to "What Do I Have Here?"

You've been gifted a very desirable L.C. Smith .410; a very late production gun manufactured during the Marlin era (1945-1950). These things are collectible and depending on originally and condition could be valued in a range anywhere from $2-5K. You have a very generous Aunt!

Re: What Do I Have Here?

Posted by Bill Schodlatz on January 4, 2020, 7:35 pm, in reply to "What Do I Have Here?"

If the 410 is in poor shape it is valuable, if in good shape think 3-5000 It will shoot 2.5 410's for sure and may shoot 3 inch. Make sure it checked by someone who knows side by sides befor you startt shooting. By the way make sure your aunt know how much you like this gift.
bill

Re: What Do I Have Here?

Posted by ROBIN MONIZ on January 4, 2020, 7:56 pm, in reply to "Re: What Do I Have Here?"

THANK YOU BILL FOR THE INFORMATION. THE 410 IS IN VERY GOOD SHAPE, I MEAN SHE'S NOT SPARKING SHINY BUT THERE IS NO CORROSION. IT HASN'T BEEN SHOT IN ALL THAT TIME.

Re: What Do I Have Here?

Posted by ROBIN MONIZ on January 4, 2020, 7:59 pm, in reply to "Re: What Do I Have Here?"

THANK YOU TOM FOR THE INFORMATION. THIS IS ALL NEW TO ME BUT I'M LOOKING FORWARD TO GETTING THE GUN LOOKED AT AND SEE IF I CAN START SHOOTING CLAY'S. ANY SUGGESTIONS ON AMMO FOR THAT PURPOSE?

Re: What Do I Have Here?

Posted by Bill Murphy on January 17, 2020, 4:20 pm, in reply to "Re: What Do I Have Here?"

$5000 and up.

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