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L.C. Smith 16 GA. Double

padh
I have an opportunity to puchase this gun. I am not a collector, nor do I have much experience. I know that this is a collectable shotgun and probably has considerable value. Can anyone tell me what I should look for and what would be a fair price? I believe I could get it for $700 - $900...

Unfortunately, I don't have any other information at this time. I saw the gun, but wasn't interested at the time. It looked like a beautiful gun from what I saw. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
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  • nord
    No way to share much with what little you offered. Elcee's are one of the finest classic domestic guns, but they don't always carry a high value.

    One of the first things I'd look for is a refinish job. Guns that look too nice usually are. I'd also want to see the serial as my guess is either a standard or featherweight in field grade. You should see twin triggers and a plain extractor (if you break the gun open).

    If, and this is a BIG IF, the gun is original and in extra nice condition I'd pay the asking price you quoted. If the gun is anything less, then it's really only a nice shooter and won't carry a premium price.

    Assuming a re-do I might offer $450 and see where the conversation leads. For a really nice piece I might extend the offer another $100, but the gun will remain outside collector interest for the most part.

    Hope this has been of some small help.

    Nord
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  • padh
    Thanks Nord! It is a really nice looking gun, and looks original to me. A more knowledgable friend was with me and he thought it looked original. I would only want it as a piece to hang in my living room. I probably am in a bit over my head since I don't have the knowledge. If I can get the serial #, I will post it.
    Thanks again for your help!
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  • D. Bryan
    Look at the Blue Book!!
    I have an LC with no makers marks on barrels. Manufactured by Hunter but not completed before changeover to wartime production. Completed by Marlin after the takeover. UGLY woodwork. The serial number only shows up in Dixie Gun Works documentation of this small batch of guns.

    Active old guy who lives with two dobermans.
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  • Boomerang
    A good SXS is worth what you are prepared to pay for it. Strange thing about old SXS and shooters, they just go together real well. I have shootable LC's and Fox's and love both of them. I probably payed way more than they are worth, but hey you only go around once so get what you like. LC's and Fox's were made to be shot.

    Boomer

    "Success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life as it is by the obstacles which one has overcome while trying to succeed"

    . and the antithesis to this philosophy was uttered by Bill Clinton "I smoked it, but I didn't inhale."[V]

    NRA Life Member
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  • JamesRK
    If there is an "S" prefix in the serial number (eg. FW S 1234), it was made by Marlin. Still a good shotgun, but not as valuable as a Hunter Arms L. C. Smith.
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  • 01DUSE
    I have a 16ga LC that I picked up a couple years ago as a shooter for $200 Canadian. It was in reasonable condition and an acceptable piece for the price. As I am usually not concerned with collector values, I refinished it, and it remains a valuable on many pheasant hunts. The prices you quote seen a little outragous to me. I'm not cheap...just thrifty! check out http://lcsmith.org/ for more info.

    Men, like bullets, go farthest when they are smoothest.
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  • buddyb
    I sold a LC 16 ga like new about 2 months ago for $1000.Its like you always hear,condition is everything when it comes to price.
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  • He Dog
    I looked at an Elsie about a year ago, also a 16. Had been very nicely re-blued and had a recoil pad added. I offered $425, but could not get them below $550. They seemed to think it was collectable. 01 you will likely never see a decent Elsie here for $200, US or Canadian or even Pounds Sterling.

    Try hard to acertain if it is indeed original or refinished. If re-finished, that is too high. Like Nord, I might offer $450 if refinished. I would certainly try to get the dealers lowest price.
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