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New to Club - Inherited Dads 12g Field Grade

Posted by Kat Harris on July 23, 2020, 8:44 pm

Hey all - just joined today. My father passed in Feb, he collected all sorts of firearms, and also crafted a few - mostly black powder rifles. My brother and I split the inventory, and I am now a very curious owner of what I believe to be a 1909 12g Field Grade LC Smith - #323599-0. I have seen the serial number under the forend. Dad had it on an insurance inventory as a No. 0. I looked up the serial number and the year is my best guess. I have no idea when it was last shot or cleaned. It is solid, but definitely a well used gun. I am looking for a gunsmith in the Los Angeles area who can determine if it is still in working condition. I have no plans to part with it - I want to use it, but I know it needs a good tune up so to speak. Really looking forward to learning more about this shotgun and possibly meeting others locally to get back into shooting.

Kat Harris
kharris1025@gmail.com
Van Nuys, CA

Re: New to Club - Inherited Dads 12g Field Grade

Posted by Tom Archer on July 23, 2020, 11:22 pm, in reply to "New to Club - Inherited Dads 12g Field Grade"

Welcome to the LCSCA and the fascinating world of the LC Smith shotgun; we are here to assist you in any way we can. As to your question, I don't know any gunsmiths personally in CA but have a great collector Friend out there who has a number of gunsmith contacts. His name is Carl Baird and his contact information is as follows:
Cell is 626-318-8400
email carl@tinemarketing.com
Be sure and let him know you got his contact information from Tom Archer (he'll instantly recognize the name); and best of luck with your "O" Grade Smith.

PS: if you post pics we can assist in determining current condition. Also, as a member you can request a research letter at the member rate that will provide all available details as to gun specs, ship date, etc. that are contained within the original shipping ledgers.

Re: New to Club - Inherited Dads 12g Field Grade

Posted by Mark Britton on July 24, 2020, 7:39 pm, in reply to "New to Club - Inherited Dads 12g Field Grade"

Hello Kat That is one of the coolest ( I think thats a word ) post. I ever heard ! "I have no plans to part with it - I want to use it " Have it checked out by a double gunsmith, and do just that !! Plenty of folks that know more than me here ready to help!

Re: New to Club - Inherited Dads 12g Field Grade

Posted by Mike Harris on July 27, 2020, 10:26 am, in reply to "New to Club - Inherited Dads 12g Field Grade"

Kathy, You are correct in the 1909 year of manufacture. Best, Mike

Re: New to Club - Inherited Dads 12g Field Grade

Posted by Kat Harris on August 3, 2020, 7:05 pm, in reply to "Re: New to Club - Inherited Dads 12g Field Grade"

Thank you for this info. I will get some pics and plan to do the research letter as well

Re: New to Club - Inherited Dads 12g Field Grade

Posted by Kat Harris on August 3, 2020, 7:09 pm, in reply to "Re: New to Club - Inherited Dads 12g Field Grade"

Hi Mark - well thanks. My dad was, is and always will be a huge inspiration and me being able to take this gun to the range or the field would make him so very happy. That makes it priceless to me.

Re: New to Club - Inherited Dads 12g Field Grade

Posted by Kat Harris on August 3, 2020, 7:12 pm, in reply to "Re: New to Club - Inherited Dads 12g Field Grade"

Thanks Mike! Same year my grandmother was born - as she would say "ought nine". I just wish it could tell me - "oh the places I am been and things I have seen."

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