Grade of L.C. Smith?

OLD GEEZER · 02-11-2012, 07:57 PM

Would like to find out the grade of this L.C.Smith 12 ga. ser. 93913. The barrels have been cut off but retains nice wood and nice engraving. I love the dog on the forend wood.It has no safety and the stock doesn't look to be cut. Thanks Thomas

charlie cleveland · 02-11-2012, 08:06 PM

looks like a no2 grade to me...no higher than a no3...but i believe a no 2... its a fulton made gun i reall like this grade of gun...ps not a quality grade 2 just a no 2 grade....its confusing....nice gun...... charlie

OLD GEEZER · 02-11-2012, 08:15 PM

Charlie: It has a 2 stamped on the barrel in front of lugs so that would explain that.Thanks Thomas

Dean Romig · 02-11-2012, 08:17 PM

What is that gorgeous bauble holding the gun in the raised position? Is that an old cane or walking stick top?

OLD GEEZER · 02-11-2012, 08:39 PM

Dean: Yes it is a old walking stick that needs new wood and i need to get that done soon.Thanks Thomas

Dean Romig · 02-11-2012, 08:42 PM

Very Nice!

Yes, new wood... Hmmm... hickory or ebony or maybe strips of both done like a cane fly rod.

OLD GEEZER · 02-11-2012, 10:18 PM

couple more pictures of L.C.Smith

B. Dudley · 02-12-2012, 08:22 AM

Looks like an earlier Syracuse gun to me. I was thinking grade 2 as well.

PML · 02-12-2012, 10:14 AM

Thomas,
That is a grade 2 from about 1899-1900 I think. Are the barrels fluid steel or damascus? I used to have a good set of damascus barrels for that receiver. I will look if they are still here.

Patrick

OLD GEEZER · 02-12-2012, 12:18 PM

Patrick: The barrels are fluid steel and now it is a cowboy action gun with 19 1/2 inch barrels. That really sucks but it is what it is. Thomas