Any L.C. Smith Pros here?

**ar15jules** · April 20th, 2008, 09:59 PM

I recently aquired a Hunter Arms L.C. Smith field grade SxS 12 gauge. Through research I have been able to determine that it was made in 1913. It has 28" bbls with at least 65% of the original blueing. Some patina near the receiver. The case coloring is gone from the receiver but it is pretty much free from rust or pitting. The stock and forend seem to be of the original finish and in great shape. The buttpad is chipped near the heel slightly. The grip cap is in perfect shape. The shot gun is an extractor type as opposed to an ejector. It does have the special order three position safety. Anyone have any clue as to the value of this shot gun? (I know, this sounds like a letter to Guns and Ammo, but I highly doubt my letter would get published, let alone answered)

Thanks in advance,
Jules

**JTOWN** · April 21st, 2008, 12:06 AM

Your description seems to put the gun in 50% to 60% condition. Without a visual inspection I would put the book value in it at $500.00 to $600.00. I recently purchased a field grade with single selective trigger and ejectors at the Allentown show for $500.00. The condition was about 70%. I thought the price was low. I hope that helps.

**rtrageser** · April 21st, 2008, 01:15 AM

Jules, It isn't worth anything, you should just give it to me and i'll take care of it for you.

**ar15jules** · April 21st, 2008, 12:59 PM

Originally Posted by JTOWN

Your description seems to put the gun in 50% to 60% condition. Without a visual inspection I would put the book value in it at $500.00 to $600.00. I recently purchased a field grade with single selective trigger and ejectors at the Allentown show for $500.00. The condition was about 70%. I thought the price was low. I hope that helps.

Thanks for the input.
Jules

**ar15jules** · April 21st, 2008, 12:59 PM

Originally Posted by rtrageser

Jules, It isn't worth anything, you should just give it to me and i'll take care of it for you.

Maybe I can trade you even up for that new fangled Browning you just bought?

**rtrageser** · April 21st, 2008, 03:47 PM

Maybe I can trade you even up for that new fangled Browning you just bought?

that's quite alright, I'll keep the Browning. Unless of course you are talking about the Auto 5, then i would gladly trade. Broken stock every 3 months and all

Ron