Parker's , L.C. Smith's, W.C. Scott's , 444 Marlin's , cast bullets , Sika Deer and the Philippines !

Actually I've had a couple other Smith's for well over 35 years . Have one Ideal 12 gauge and another kinda beater 12 gauge Field Grade someone sent to Westley Richards and had he barrels sleaved .

So whats the "assumed" amount of Colt 1883 8 gauges or was Grover Clevelands the only one known ?

I thought that was a Lefever.

You're right. I checked the NRA museum and they said it was the only Colt made in 8 guage.You learn every day.

In addition to the many eight gauge Parkers, few Smiths, one Colt, there are a few Lefevers out there. If you want to obtain an eight gauge for your collection, you should attend side by side shoots where PGCA and the L.C. Smith Collectors Association have a display presence. Most of the Smith eight gauges are in the collection of one person. He can't need all of them. Maybe he will turn one loose for you.

Everything that intrests me is kinda like Lays Potatoe Chips !

Just one is never enough :rotf::rotf:

While any thing I acquire does go in my modest accumulation I have a rule now . Everything I buy must be shot in some form and usually everything I buy within reason needs to be blooded at some point !

That shouldn't be a problem with a Parker or Smith eight. The shells are easy to load and the gun is just another gun, just heavier.

Grover Cleveland 1907, with his 8g Colt. Courtesy of NJ Div. of Parks and Forestry, State Park Service, Grover Cleveland Birthplace State Historic Site

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Got out to the range this morning about 8:45 and it was actually rather pleasent !


I took my new to me LC Smith 10 gauge of 1890 vintage !

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All at 25 yards .

Tried 00 right barrel !


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00 left barrel ,

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#1 right barrel ,

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#1 left barrel ,

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#3 right barrel ,

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#3 left barrel ,

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