Anyone have a LC smith long range?
 

I do not know much about these, but I'd love a classic 3" workhorse without paying for a mod 21 duck, for skittish roosters and spring turkey. Does anyone hunt with these? How are LC smiths in general? Any and all comments are welcome!

The long range guns are on the rarer side and command a good premium. All were built on the heavier "Regular" frame. Most are found with 32" barrels. They were made in the same varying grades that normal LCs were made in and were available with the same options as other guns. They will be marked with "Long Range" on the barrel lug so it is visible from the bottom of the frame and they will have the 3" chamber length marked on the barrel flats.

I personally have a Long range in Ideal grade with ejectors and DT that is a back burner restoration project that I will maybe get to one day. A customer of mine has a pretty unique Long range field grade that it is a factory 3 barrel set. Each barrel has its own forend. And one of the barrels are 24" in length and choked/regulated for shooting Buck Shot.

Smiths are solidly built guns that have the common issues of cracks in the stock heads and behind the locks. The rotary bolting (same used on Fox and Ithaca NID guns) is very good for pretty much guaranteeing a tight gun.

One would expect to pay at least a couple thousand for a unmolested Long range field and the prices go up from there depending on grade and condition.

If you plan on shooting your LC a lot or use heavy loads, I would get the head of the stock glass bedded to prevent cracks.

Hi Michael,
If you really want a long range Stephen Cobb has one in outstanding condition. I personally do not think that you can find one in better original condition than the one he has for sale. Google on Stephen Cobb Quality Guns and his site will come up. The pictures are decent quality and will give you a good idea of the condition. I have bought several guns from Steve over the years and can vouch for his integrity. Good luck in your search.

I have a Specialty grade long range with straight grip it is my go to gun I use for both hunting and competition when I am shooting 12 ga.
Ken

i have a field grade long range gun 32 inch full and full..and then i got a nother set of barrels that are 3 inch with modified chokes i use this barrel for ducks....ias brian said most longe range guns are in the 2000 range but now and then one like mine will come along at 1000 or less....my gun shoots a 92 percent pattern at 40 steps....charlie

One just closed on GB for $1000

LC Smith also made 3" guns that where stamped "wild fowl" on the bottom lug. During WW2 the army air corp ordered some of these 3" Smith guns for gunner training. There is a bomb stamped on these guns and when found will fetch a bit more $$$. I have owned several of these LC Smith guns in field and ideal grade. Sold them all and put the money on a 3 frame Parker GH 12ga with 32" barrels....... Way better gun :0)


Patrick

What Parker model took 3"? Also what loads do you shoot out of older sxs 3" guns?

one of the Smith Wildfowl model - with the ordinance marking also just sold on GB $550 (had some issues) but it was not marked as a 3"