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Shotgun ID

Posted by Jeff Nania on March 17, 2021, 5:52 pm
Edited by board administrator March 17, 2021, 7:28 pm

I have some LC Smith shotguns that I hunt with. Mostly waterfowl. I have another one that is a little too nice for the swamp. It is a straight stock(nice wood on both stock and forend) both are checkered. It has 32 inch barrels and they are choked pretty tight. It has ejectors. The barrels are marked Hunter Arms Field Grade. I have Brophy's book and it looks like it was made in 1915. I am just curious if it is just a field grade that someone restocked with nice wood.
ser #215965. I have always wondered if this gun was original.

Re: shotgun ID

Posted by Tom Archer on March 17, 2021, 6:18 pm, in reply to "shotgun ID"

All we can tell from your post is that the serial number indicates auto ejectors, and the Field Grade designation atop the barrels indicates production as being 1913 or later. We can determine nothing of condition or originality, so post some good detailed pics for review. As regards Field Grade guns, they could certainly be ordered with features such as straight grip stocks, HOT trigger units, auto-ejectors, 32" barrels and a few other goodies. Dr. Jim should have the shipping records on your gun, so I encourage you to order a research letter.

Re: shotgun ID

Posted by Jeff Nania on March 17, 2021, 7:14 pm, in reply to "Re: shotgun ID"

Thank you. We will post some pictures.

Re: Shotgun ID

Posted by Jeff Nania on April 14, 2021, 5:45 pm, in reply to "Shotgun ID"

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Re: Shotgun ID

Posted by Steve Arnett on April 15, 2021, 8:22 am, in reply to "Shotgun ID"

Very nice! Bring it to the Southern SxS next week!

Re: shotgun ID

Posted by Jeff Nania on April 15, 2021, 6:16 pm, in reply to "Re: shotgun ID"

Tom, any thoughts on this gun? Help would be much appreciated.

Jeff

Re: Shotgun ID

Posted by Tom Archer on April 15, 2021, 8:48 pm, in reply to "Re: Shotgun ID"

Jeff
Your gun is an extremely nice example of a post-1913 Field Grade (post-13 guns have the grade designation roll-stamped atop the barrels) special ordered with an English style straight grip stock and optional auto-ejectors (straight grips are not common on Field Grade models). Your gun also appears to have English walnut stocks, also an unusual feature of post-13 Field Grade guns which typically feature black walnut stock wood. The gun was built by Hunter using their standard, or "R" (regular sized) gun frame; as opposed to their smaller "FW" or feather weight frame. I've no idea if the rubber pad is original to the gun or not; but your gun appears to be very shootable, and I wish you years of shooting enjoyment. Best regards, Tom
PS - a research letter may contain additional information and I suggest you order one, as having that document only increases the value of your gun.

Recoil pad ID

Posted by Drew Hause on April 16, 2021, 7:21 am, in reply to "Re: Shotgun ID"

Lots of examples of vintage pads here
https://www.doublegunshop.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=504136

Unfortunately, we don't know the maker of Jeff's pad.
Is it marked in any way?

Re: Shotgun ID

Posted by Jeff Nania on April 19, 2021, 6:21 pm, in reply to "Shotgun ID"

Thank you guys for your help. While I take good care of my guns you can see why I have resisted taking this one to the duck marsh. The recoil pad is a vintage JC Higgins.

Re: shotgun ID

Posted by Tom Garver on April 20, 2021, 7:15 am, in reply to "Re: shotgun ID"

Jeff, I compared one of my straight stocks with your photos and it appears to have all of the correct contours and checkering. If it is a replacement someone did a very good job. Most stocks have the serial number stamped in the wood under the trigger guard tang. You may want to remove the screws and slide it to the side to see if it is marked. Tom

Re: shotgun ID

Posted by Jeff Nania on April 20, 2021, 8:57 am, in reply to "Re: shotgun ID"

Tom,

Thanks very much. It is a wonderful gun. Even if is restocked it's a great job. I will look for the serial number. In the mean time another LC and I have our turkey season starting tomorrow.

Jeff

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