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"E" grade hammer gun

Posted by Tom Garver on July 9, 2026, 3:18 pm

I'm searching for someone who may have an "E" grade hammer gun made by Hunter Arms between 1894-1934. I purchased one that someone ground the side of the hammers and brazed them to the tumblers. I've freed the hammers and would like to have them engraved as original. Would you post a photo here or send it to my email. cedarclyffelodge@gmail.com. Thank you, Tom

Re: "E" grade hammer gun

Posted by Drew Hause on July 9, 2026, 4:37 pm, in reply to ""E" grade hammer gun"

Tom: Have you seen this Syracuse E grade?
https://www.gunsinternational.com/guns-for-sale-online/shotguns/lc-smith-shotguns/lc-smith--syracuse--12-gauge-grade-e-engraved-hammergun--30--damascus-steel-barrels.cfm?gun_id=100553901

(The gun is sold so the listing can be posted)

This gun was offered by Greg Martin in 2007 and was listed as an E
https://www.collectorebooks.com/gregg01/shotgun2/Lot-1152.htm

Re: "E" grade hammer gun

Posted by Drew Hause on July 9, 2026, 4:56 pm, in reply to "Re: "E" grade hammer gun"

Low resolution images and I don't have the SN but I believe this is another Syracuse E

Re: "E" grade hammer gun

Posted by Tom Garver on July 9, 2026, 5:34 pm, in reply to "Re: "E" grade hammer gun"

Thanks for the photos Dr. Drew but my gun was made in 1899, SN 72168. Dr Jim states in his production records that only 28 were made from 1894-1934. This one wouldn't have been included in this count as LCSCA doesn't have the records from 70,000-79,999. Hopefully there is still another one in existence

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