LC Smith Serial Number Confusion, 0 Grade

[Drew Hause]

Did you request a confirmation letter Sam?
https://members.boardhost.com/lcsmit...591919064.html
As said, 1892 is correct.

[Sam Carpenter]

Originally Posted by Drew Hause

Did you request a confirmation letter Sam?
https://members.boardhost.com/lcsmit...591919064.html
As said, 1892 is correct.

Thanks Drew.
My confusion is because Smith site indicates that the earliest production of the 0 Grade was 1894. I am a member and need to do the letter. I'm hopeful that they will clear things up. All markings and serial numbers match on the whole gun. We're certain of what we have but the the numbers... Thanks again.

[Drew Hause]

1894 is correct Sam. Dr. Jim's "L.C. Smith Production Records" lists 66 No. O guns produced that year. It is possible that the frame was stamped earlier, then used for the new No. O. A Research Letter would clarify the date of completion.