Grade of L.C. Smith?

[OLD GEEZER]

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]

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]

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

[Dean Romig]

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

[OLD GEEZER]

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

[Dean Romig]

Very Nice!

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

[OLD GEEZER]

couple more pictures of L.C.Smith

[B. Dudley]

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

[PML]

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]

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