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I have a nice little 20ga LC Smith Crown Grade with some interesting features and one, in particular, that I hope someone might have some insight about.

Straight stock, sfe, double triggers (finely checkered), beautifully figured stock, 26" M/F. It is marked (and measures) as 3" chambers.

What is unusual is that the gold bar at the rib is engraved: "CROWN" (in the same script as on the barrel) instead of the usual hashed marking. Made in 1914; one of the first Crown Grades produced.

I am wondering if anyone has seen similar marking on any LC Smith shotguns?
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I can tell you I also owned a Crown 20 that was about a 99% gun. I don't recall the year of manufacture but it did not have the engraving you mention. Do you have a letter on yours? Your gun sounds wonderful !
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Does it also have the gold inlay depicting a crown?





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I have a nice little 20ga LC Smith Crown Grade with some interesting features and one, in particular, that I hope someone might have some insight about.

Straight stock, sfe, double triggers (finely checkered), beautifully figured stock, 26" M/F. It is marked (and measures) as 3" chambers.

What is unusual is that the gold bar at the rib is engraved: "CROWN" (in the same script as on the barrel) instead of the usual hashed marking. Made in 1914; one of the first Crown Grades produced.

I am wondering if anyone has seen similar marking on any LC Smith shotguns?
All that and no pics ??
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Yes, pics are a must.
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I love Crown grades and grade 5 L C Smiths they are the best buys for what you get for the cost.
Let's see pictures
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Golly. Sorry for the delay. Been out of town. To answer questions....

I do have a letter.
The gold crown is there.
Pics...I only have a few.
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Very nice. I am fond of straight stock small bores!
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What was the total count of 20 gauge Crown Grades? I know it was very few or should I say I’ve heard there were very few made.





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145 20 gauge Crown Grades were produced.
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