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Broken Front Bead

Posted by John Chambers on May 8, 2026, 12:28 pm

I have an LC Smith Specialty Grade (1930) with 32" barrels and a factory installed vent rib.Unfortunately , the ivory front bead is broken off,leaving a stub.

Suggestions for replacing the bead will be appreciated .Located in N.Virginia .

Re: Broken Front Bead

Posted by Dan Wildhaber on May 9, 2026, 1:09 pm, in reply to "Broken Front Bead"

You would have to contact a gunsmith capable of turning one from a legal piece of Ivory.
Very, very rarely they used to show up on Ebay but I doubt that is a realistic option anymore.

Re: Broken Front Bead

Posted by Brian Sloan on May 9, 2026, 6:35 pm, in reply to "Broken Front Bead"

Good luck. I actually bought ivory beads and never got them

Re: Broken Front Bead

Posted by David Williamson on May 11, 2026, 6:27 am, in reply to "Re: Broken Front Bead"

Contact Louis Rotelli in Connecticut 203-788-4920. He can make you one.
Some were pressed in.

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