The L.C. Smith Collectors Association

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

John M Olin

Posted by Brian Sloan on October 23, 2024, 3:36 pm

I'm interested in personal memorabilia that belonged to or closely related to John M Olin. If anyone runs across any let me know.

Re: John M Olin

Posted by Drew Hause on October 23, 2024, 4:58 pm, in reply to "John M Olin"
Edited by board administrator October 23, 2024, 5:23 pm

Olin's 2 barrel Specialty grade is shown on p. 353 of Houchins L.C. Smith "The Legend Lives".
Possibly Dr Jim would know if he was listed as the original purchaser in the shipping records, and specifications of the gun?

There was an article about the gun in "Shooting Sportsman" March/April 2003 "Toys in the Attic" and it appears that the back issue can be purchased
https://shop.shootingsportsman.com/products/shooting-sportsman-march-april-2003

Re: John M Olin

Posted by Jim Stubbendieck on October 23, 2024, 9:00 pm, in reply to "Re: John M Olin"

The shipping destination of this shotgun was not recorded in the ledger. However, it was returned to the factory (likely to be fitted with a single trigger) in 1934 by the Western Cartridge Company, which was owned by John Olin. Currently, it is owned by a member of the L.C. Smith Collectors Association.

It is a 12 gauge Specialty Grade with 28-inch barrels, automatic ejectors and a splinter forend.

Re: John M Olin

Posted by Brian Sloan on October 25, 2024, 7:29 pm, in reply to "Re: John M Olin"

Thank you Mr Drew. I'm ordering now.

« Back to index

366

[ The L.C. Smith Collectors Association ]