Twenty gauge guns could be purchased after Barrel lengths were 32, 30, and 28 inches. Barrels were available in Chain Damascus (8, 10, 12, and 16 gauges) and later in Crown Steel (12, 16, and 20 gauges). Smith Collectors Association has discovered a few not listed in William Brophy's L. 2 shotguns were made, but research by members of the L.C. It is unlikely that many hunters sought either woodcock or quail with an 8 gauge. On at least two 8 gauge guns, a woodcock has been engraved in place of the ducks. This is interesting because it was advertised as a "knockout" grade and was said to be "just the kind for rough usage." It usually had ducks engraved in a circle on the right lock plate and a quail in a circle on the left. 2 grade was nicely finished and engraved. 1 was priced at $75 in 1898 and $60 in No. A total of 10,221 were manufactured, and the No.
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By 1907, options included a full pistol grip, lightweight model, automatic ejectors (placed in 1,640 guns), and the Hunter One-Trigger. This grade was initially available in 10, 12, and 16 gauges with 20 gauge guns being added later. 1 Special Steel barrels were available in The rib extension was stamped HUNTER ARMS CO onģ one line and FULTON, NEW YORK. Damascus barrels replaced laminated steel barrels in No. Additional engraving was placed on the frame, trigger guard, and the forend hardware. Smith" was engraved, rather than stamped, on the locks, as was a tasteful but minimal line and scroll pattern. 1 as: "A thoroughly well-made gun with all the latest improvements, having Damascus barrels, choke-bored line engravings English walnut stock half pistol grip checkered and finished in the best style." "L. Lightweight guns were available after Automatic ejectors (placed in 6,607 shotguns) were an option starting in A total of 29,360 were manufactured, and the retail price was $47 in 1898 and $48 in No. Initially available in 10, 12, and 16 gauges, the 20 gauge was added later. Twist Steel barrels were available when it was first offered, but they were changed to Damascus Steel in Starting in 1907, new London Steel barrels were an option. Smith" was stamped on the lock plates and a border was engraved around the perimeter of the lock plates. Damascus barrels, choke-bored English walnut stock half pistol grip checkered and well finished." "L. 00 in The catalog (1900) copy said: "A well-made gun, with all improvements to meet the demands of sportsmen for a reliable gun at a low price. 0 shotgun was introduced in about 1895 and was the lowest grade available until the introduction of the No. The standard gun was priced at $37 in 1898 and $32 in Automatic ejectors added about $13 to the price.Ģ No. Like all Smiths, it had a checkered grip and forend. Initially, it was available in 12 gauge, but the 16 gauge was added in 1906 and followed by the 20 gauge in It could be ordered with the extra cost options of automatic ejectors (placed in 5,874 shotguns) and the Hunter One-Trigger. The top of the right barrel was marked: HUNTER ARMS CO. The lock plates were not engraved but were stamped "L. 00 was available with Armour (catalog spelling)steel barrels only. This number nearly equals the total number of all of the other grades produced during this period. English walnut stock half pistol grip checkered and well finished." From 1898 to 1912, 57,795 were manufactured. The new Armour Steel barrels are plain, but will stand the severest strain of nitro powder.
The catalog (1900) said: "A thoroughly reliable gun at a price within the reach of all. The grades are listed in the approximate order of ascending initial cost. Appreciation is expressed to Len Applegate for providing a digital copy of his 1900 L.C. For the current time, they are the best figures that can be presented. Smith Collectors Association is aware of some errors in Brophy's production figures. Descriptions combine information from the catalog and from William Brophy (L.C. The following information was taken from the 1900 L.C. Frames and lock plates were case hardened on all of the grades. Smith receivers was the same, but the engraving was different between grades. The mechanical construction of all hammerless L.C. The number is marked on the water table of the receiver and on the barrel flats. 2), letter and number combination (such as A-3), or a name (such as Pigeon). SMITH SHOTGUNS 1900 LC Smith Catalog Hunter Arms Company, Fulton, New York Pre-1913 Grades The Hunter Arms Company continued the use of the term "Quality" as the prefix to describe the various grades of shotguns until about At that time, the grades became a number (such as No.
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