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L C Smith 1E 20 GA

Posted by Bob Jurewicz on November 7, 2020, 4:17 pm

Just joined the Smith Group as a result of recently purchasing two (2) 20 GA guns. I have sent for a Letter on the gun pictured thinking it may be a bit rare. It is a 20 GA Grade 1E with Hunter Single Trigger. It has 26" barrels choked Mod/Full.
Bob Jurewicz

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Re: L C Smith 1E 20 GA

Posted by Tom Archer on November 7, 2020, 4:54 pm, in reply to "L C Smith 1E 20 GA"

A 1E twenty is very hard to find; just ask Frank Finch!

Re: L C Smith 1E 20 GA

Posted by Bob Jurewicz on November 9, 2020, 1:58 pm, in reply to "L C Smith 1E 20 GA"

Received my Factory Letter today (Wow that was quick).
This gun is one (1) of three (3) Grade 1 20 GA guns with 26" barrels and ejectors. How many of these three had the Hunter One Single Select Trigger is unknown. Recording of that factory option did not begin untill 1918.
The Letter was packed with great information on my gun, Grade 1 guns in general and Hunter Arms and L C Smith.
Great job Research Division and Jim Stubbendieck.
Thank you!!
Bob Jurewicz

Re: L C Smith 1E 20 GA

Posted by Jim Stubbendieck on November 10, 2020, 7:51 am, in reply to "Re: L C Smith 1E 20 GA"
Edited by board administrator November 10, 2020, 7:53 am

Bob:

I am glad that you are pleased with the research letter. It turns out that your 20 gauge No. 1 is uncommon. A records search and letter of authentication often yield surprising information. Every L.C. Smith deserves a research letter.

Jim

Another L C Smith 1E 20 GA

Posted by Chris Baumohl on November 13, 2020, 9:27 am, in reply to "Re: L C Smith 1E 20 GA"

Re: Another L C Smith 1E 20 GA

Posted by Chris Baumohl on November 13, 2020, 9:47 am, in reply to "Another L C Smith 1E 20 GA"

Bob, yours is WWAAYY nicer!!
be cool if we could find the other one!!

CB

Re: Another L C Smith 1E 20 GA

Posted by Bob Jurewicz on November 13, 2020, 1:45 pm, in reply to "Re: Another L C Smith 1E 20 GA"

Chris,
Thank you for posting your gun!
Looks very nice to me!!
Bob Jurewicz

Re: Another L C Smith 1E 20 GA

Posted by Steve Arnett on November 30, 2020, 3:47 pm, in reply to "Re: Another L C Smith 1E 20 GA"

Bob, and now we know that yours is, at most, one of two with HOT, as Chris' gun is DT and 26". Very nice condition, as well!

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