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I am watching a 8 gauge LC Smith for sale at an auction house.

Posted by Brian McMahon on April 15, 2026, 5:16 pm

the description on it says only 31 made. they also said the barrels are chain damascus and were made in Europe for LC Smith. Is that true because I would think The LC Smith company make there guns only here in America. Any thoughts. Thanks for any response.

Re: I am watching a 8 gauge LC Smith for sale at an auction house.

Posted by Drew Hause on April 15, 2026, 6:03 pm, in reply to "I am watching a 8 gauge LC Smith for sale at an auction house. "

Dr Jim lists 46 8g; 38 were No. 2s

Yes, the "rough forged tubes", both pattern welded and fluid steel, were sourced in Belgium
https://docs.google.com/document/d/17ixogftgITEblNUWtmFBv96ZvgjK6eFell8GsAWd-KI/edit?tab=t.0

A few transition guns 1890 - 1892 had Laminated Steel and Crolle damascus made in Birmingham.

Re: I am watching a 8 gauge LC Smith for sale at an auction house.

Posted by Brian McMahon on April 15, 2026, 6:09 pm, in reply to "Re: I am watching a 8 gauge LC Smith for sale at an auction house. "

Thanks Drew for info. Im retiring soon but can't tap into my retirement fund yet but if i could I would be able to bid and buy that gun. Thanks for response. Brian

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