Need help on LC Smith SxS 12 Ga Hammer gun

manofsteel · 10-14-2007, 02:31 PM

I have an LC smith 12 guage double barrel Hammer Shotgun. I can't seem to find any infomation on it and would like some help getting some information specifically value. Here is a pic. anything like history or manufature specs would be helpful. THanks!

samuel · 10-14-2007, 02:56 PM

I have several listings on L.C.Smith damascus barrel shotguns and the mfg.dates run from 1878 to 1898 with prices ranging from $450. to $4000.,at 80%. But your best bet is to contact- The L.C. Smith Collectors Association or The Cody firearms museum in Cody,Wy. sam.

manofsteel · 10-15-2007, 03:36 PM

Thank You I will check them out

Were there really only 15,538 ever made? Those numbers don't seem right

samuel · 10-15-2007, 05:04 PM

All I have is serial #,s but that could well be the # manufactured as this was in the late 1800,s.Either Cody or the colectors should be able to answer that. sam.

christopherwill · 02-01-2008, 05:20 PM

the serial #`s on pre 1919 l.c.smiths are extremely confusing.The L.CSmith foundation may be able to help. I have owned several shotguns in my 55 years but when I bought my field grade 1948 12 ga I learned what craftmanship is. Nothing on todays market compares!!

Search for L.C. Smith collectors assoc. at (www.l c smith.org.) pan down left side of home page to year of manufacture.Click on" serial number" enter your serial number which you can find if you remove forearm & remove barrels the serial numbers are on reciever. it should take just minutes if they can help. Early "elsies" where seemingly random in their #`s

10-15-2007, 03:36 PM	#3
manofsteel Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 3 Trader Rating: (0)	Thank You I will check them out Were there really only 15,538 ever made? Those numbers don't seem right Last edited by manofsteel; 10-15-2007 at 03:37 PM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

02-01-2008, 05:20 PM	#5
christopherwill Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 2 Trader Rating: (0)	the serial #`s on pre 1919 l.c.smiths are extremely confusing.The L.CSmith foundation may be able to help. I have owned several shotguns in my 55 years but when I bought my field grade 1948 12 ga I learned what craftmanship is. Nothing on todays market compares!! Search for L.C. Smith collectors assoc. at (www.l c smith.org.) pan down left side of home page to year of manufacture.Click on" serial number" enter your serial number which you can find if you remove forearm & remove barrels the serial numbers are on reciever. it should take just minutes if they can help. Early "elsies" where seemingly random in their #`s Last edited by christopherwill; 02-01-2008 at 05:38 PM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

10-14-2007, 02:56 PM	#2
samuel Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 5,050 Trader Rating: (0)	I have several listings on L.C.Smith damascus barrel shotguns and the mfg.dates run from 1878 to 1898 with prices ranging from $450. to $4000.,at 80%. But your best bet is to contact- The L.C. Smith Collectors Association or The Cody firearms museum in Cody,Wy. sam.

10-15-2007, 05:04 PM	#4
samuel Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 5,050 Trader Rating: (0)	All I have is serial #,s but that could well be the # manufactured as this was in the late 1800,s.Either Cody or the colectors should be able to answer that. sam.