LC Smith 16 Gauge Hammer Gun....
 

I've got a question for the group. How rare are LC Smith 16 gauge hammer guns in field grade? I tried to post this over on the LC Smith page but for some reason the moderators in their infinite wisdom deleted it.

I've probably seen 25 or 30 Parker 16 gauge hammer guns at various shops, shooting venues, and online for sale over the years. I can recall seeing exactly two LC Smiths in 16 gauge hammer ever.

I've got one that I've had forever, well worn, but very solid and shootable. I'm just curious about it's scarcity. Maybe I've just never looked very hard and they're out there by the hundreds.....

DLH

Fulton (Hunter) not Syracuse?

the production data in the "Legend Lives" book does not break the hammer guns down by gauge-

LC Smith hammer gun, not a Fulton. Did they even make hammer guns under the Fulton name?

How confusing is this Destry?

Please DO NOT POST if you are seeking the VALUE of your L.C. Smith. Instead, visit the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and read "What is my L.C. Smith worth?".
(Because most are hidden sale offers)

And this?

"Please read before posting - FULL NAME required"

Don't take much "infinite wisdom" to read the header on the Forum
http://members.boardhost.com/lcsmith/

IF you have a L.C. Smith F (or later H) grade (not Field) hammer gun - 3,983 were manufactured.

IF you have a Gladiator Field hammer gun for Sears - 114 were manufactured; all 30" barrels.

There were no Hunter Arms Fulton boxlock hammer guns

I have a nice LC 16 hammer. According to Mike Harris at the L. C. Smith Collectors..it was the 33rd one that they have info on. I had another later gun with steel barrels that I sold years ago..I don't think there is a list by gauge..

i was not referring to the Fulton box lock

the Hunter Brothers bought out LC Smith and moved production from Syracuse to Fulton - so Elsies were made in both places

Jerry: Dr. Jim's "L.C. Smith Production Records" p. 88-91

i have watched the gun sales on the internet for several years i only seen one 16 ga hammer gun for sale...so either people like them and never sale them or they are pretty rare...charlie

I'm with you there Charlie, I've seen one other in my whole life.

Drew... I don't have the book. Does it give a production figure ?.......I was not using the 33 as a production figure...just the ones that the LC Club has been told of by members...Jerry.