

Posts announcing shoots are welcome, but should be restricted to events specifically providing opportunities for participants to use L.C. "Testimonials" about work completed by gunsmiths are not accepted, and the Forum is not a place to advertise gunsmithing services. The Forum is not to be used as a venue for airing grievances with the LCSCA, gun clubs, gun dealers, or gunsmiths. Instead, visit the FAQ and read "How can I determine the value of my L.C. Smith.ĭO NOT POST if you are seeking the VALUE of a L.C. Please request a Research Letter (Request Form is on the Home Page) to obtain the YEAR OF MANUFACTURE of your L.C. Guns manufactured 1945-1950 will (usually) have a 'S' preceding the serial number.
LC SMITH INC SERIAL NUMBER
When the grade designations and engraving patterns were changed in 1913, "Field" or a capital letter (I=Ideal, T=Trap, S=Specialty, etc.) were stamped on the action flats and barrel flats underneath the serial number the grade was also marked on the top of the right barrel.

The serial number alone is not adequate to identify or date your Smith gun.Ī numeric grade stamp began to appear underneath the serial number with the introduction of the No. Please review the General Information FAQ "Is my shotgun safe to shoot?" before using your L.C. You will find answers to many of your questions by reviewing "Shotguns" (where the grades are shown) and "FAQ" (Frequently Asked Questions) on the Home Page. For clarity, please use appropriate punctuation with both upper and lower case for both your name and the text. SMITH RELATED TOPICS, and you MUST USE YOUR ACTUAL NAME. SMITH COLLECTORS ASSOCIATION FORUM.īe courteous, RESTRICT YOUR POSTS AND COMMENTS TO L.C.
