L.C. Smith Gun Works
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My shop is dedicated to the complete and accurate restoration of all double barrel shotguns, but especially the L.C. Smith guns. I specialize in returning these old guns back to factory specs. I have a ton of factory parts and I've restocked over 300 L.C. Smiths. My goal is to make this gun looks just as it did when it left the L.C. Smith or Hunter Arms plant. Feel free to call me to discuss your gun. 304-843-1740 8;00am to 5:00 pm EST. I love discussing the guns and all aspects of the gun. I specialize in the repair and installation of the Hunter One Trigger and ejectors. I care about the guns and the repairs. I know the guns well and take pride in a quick return and professional work. Please feel free to list your L.C. Smith guns or any other guns for sale on this board. I encourage you to use this site to learn about the guns and to advance yourself as a shooter, collector and jack of all trades with these old guns. Please be courteous and keep it clean. I will not tolerate any drama. Enjoy, share and have fun with it all.
Life is very short. Jerry Andrews
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LC Smith shotgun purchase
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I just purchased a LC Smith Field grade 12 gauge shotgun last week. It is in really good shape, tight lockup and great mechanical shape. Cosmetically it looks like a 100 gun, with faded case hardening and bluing, but no real rust. Barrels are clean. Serial number is 125337, which I think dates it to 1902.
I had it checked at a local gun store and they said it is chambered in 2 1/2" size, and I would like to shoot 2 3/4" shells in it. Would I need to have it re-chambered in that size to be safe? Or can it be shot like it is with the slightly longer shells? Would modern ammo be too much for the gun to be used only occasionally?
Thanks for your input.
Scott Holcombe
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Re: LC Smith shotgun purchase
Hi Scott, I'm no expert but I have read that although you may be able to chamber 2 3/4 inch shells in your 2 1/2 inch chamber it might result in higher than normal pressures being generated (depending on the type of crimp on the shells your using). This is because there's no where for the crimped material to go in the shorter chamber. Having the chambers reamed out would be easy enough and safe enough as long as your gun is otherwise safe to shoot. petem.