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Anyone recognize the LC Smith shooter?

Posted by Larry S. Moore on January 26, 2024, 4:57 pm

This picture hangs in the clubhouse at the WPAFB Rod and Gun Club, Fairborn, Ohio. I never paid any attention to it until recently. The shooter on the left is holding an LC Smith gun. Does anyone have any idea as to his identity? I've looked in books about the Grand American history but didn't see this photo.

Re: Anyone recognize the LC Smith shooter?

Posted by Tom Breeden on January 26, 2024, 7:16 pm, in reply to "Anyone recognize the LC Smith shooter?"

The forend escutcheon does'nt look like anything
I have seen on an L C Smith; is it an early example?

Re: Anyone recognize the LC Smith shooter?

Posted by Tom Archer on January 26, 2024, 9:44 pm, in reply to "Anyone recognize the LC Smith shooter?"

The forend release looks more like that of a Model 21 Winchester to me? The interesting thing is weird sight device attached to the other shooter's gun.

Re: Anyone recognize the LC Smith shooter?

Posted by Stephen Sipprell on January 26, 2024, 10:28 pm, in reply to "Re: Anyone recognize the LC Smith shooter?"

Tom, that weird sight device is for left eye dominant shooters who still want to shoulder their gun on the right, but not use a cross over stock (similar to the Carey Side-Sighter). You don't see too many of those around.
And I agree, the gun on the left appears to be a Winchester Model 21.
Best,
Stephen

Re: Anyone recognize the LC Smith shooter?

Posted by Larry S Moore on January 27, 2024, 2:04 pm, in reply to "Anyone recognize the LC Smith shooter?"

Thanks. Stephen is correct on left eyed shooter. I wasn't sure if the gun was a Smith or Model 21. I'll go with Model 21

Re: Anyone recognize the LC Smith shooter?

Posted by Les Riehl on January 28, 2024, 1:43 pm, in reply to "Anyone recognize the LC Smith shooter?"

Hi Larry. I have a modest supply of Holland & Holland Royal Game 16 gauge shells for which I have little to no use. The boxes are marked 16 calibre, 6 shot, 15/16 0z (26.5 gms), 2 1/2" (67 mm), fibre wad. I believe the 6 size shot is the British equivalent to our #7 shot. Too large for clays, woodcock, doves etc, but should work well for preserve pheasants. I'll leave four boxes for you at WPAFB Club with Dale. No charge because you're such a good guy.

Re: Anyone recognize the LC Smith shooter?

Posted by Drew Hause on January 30, 2024, 1:00 pm, in reply to "Anyone recognize the LC Smith shooter?"

The gentleman with the 'side sighter' may be a much older H.D. Cadwallader, with an Ithaca SBT.
This was in Outdoor Life in February 1917

I just returned from another Guatemala mission trip last night and can barely compose a coherent message but will work on the other gent

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