L.C. Smith Shotgun.

jasonwai

November 11, 2009 19:38

I would like to know the value of my 1937 L.C. Smith 20 gauge 26" double-barreled shotgun. It has a non-ejector, improved right cylinder, modified left cylinder, serial #157447 and is in near mint condition. I can't seem to find much information about it, but appreciate it if someone could help out.

Thanks,
Jason

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  nord

  November 12, 2009 03:52

  One of my favorite subjects! (See the other Smith post.)
  
  Your serial will start with a "F" if field grade. If a 12 ga. there could be a "W" following indicating Featherweight. As memory serves all 20's were built in a light frame, so the "W" may not exist in this gauge.
  
  A pristine 12 gauge Smith should easily top $800.00. Granted, the circumstances must be favorable with the economy in the tank and money hard to come by, but $800.00 is a fair guess. A 20 gauge in the same condition should immediately add a 50% premium to a similar 12 gauge piece and possibly more.
  
  Keep in mind... The right day, a willing seller, a willing buyer, and available cash to make the deal happen.

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  GuvamintCheese

  November 12, 2009 07:01

  Sure would be nice to see it. I assume its a standard field grade? How much case coloring is left on the frame and side locks? Has a recoil pad been added?

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  laxcoach

  November 12, 2009 10:35

  I'll step up to the plate with a comment or two before Bert messes everything up---
  Look on the watertable--- most likely your serial number will have an "FW" prefix (Nord--all Featherweights were stamped FW unless a transition gun or a Marlin gun), and somewhere in the vicinity of the serial number the grade stamp will be evident.
  Nord is probably close to the money if it is a Field, but anything else can be a substantial premium. Detailed pics would really be helpful.

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