The L.C. Smith Collectors Association

The L.C. Smith Collectors Association
[ The L.C. Smith Collectors Association ]

12 ga L.C. Smith Double Barrel - recently inherited

Posted by Jill West on February 11, 2020, 11:20 am

I just inherited this gun from my late father. I don't know much about it but I'm told its a 12 gauge and I see what I think is a serial number of 88879F. Other than that, I don't know what other identifiers to look for that could provide more info. Wondering if its worthy of further attention or if I should just get rid of it?

Re: 12 ga L.C. Smith Double Barrel - recently inherited

Posted by Drew Hause on February 11, 2020, 3:47 pm, in reply to "12 ga L.C. Smith Double Barrel - recently inherited"

Welcome Jill. Your father's L.C. Smith hammer gun is a 'F' or lowest grade, made about 1901. It could have Royal Steel or possibly Twist barrels. If in poor condition it has little value; if in high condition (very little wear on the wood and barrels with bright case colors) $500-$700. A gun shop would give you about 2/3 of that.

Re: 12 ga L.C. Smith Double Barrel - recently inherited

Posted by Jill West on February 11, 2020, 4:11 pm, in reply to "Re: 12 ga L.C. Smith Double Barrel - recently inherited"

Drew - thank you so very much for the information. Much appreciated.

« Back to index

[ The L.C. Smith Collectors Association ]