Old LC Smith
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Corndog, L.C. Smiths are very collectable. The rabbit ear model was made in 5 different "qualitys". Assuming the lowest quality and 70% condition, it books for over 1K buck. In the highest quality and 70% condition, it books for $6k.
i used to have a newer model (hammerless) that was in about 80% condition. It was the first side by side made with armor steel 30", full choke barrels. I sold it for $1500 about a decade ago.
i used to have a newer model (hammerless) that was in about 80% condition. It was the first side by side made with armor steel 30", full choke barrels. I sold it for $1500 about a decade ago.
Good luck!
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It’s an Internet auction with bid increments. Good company. Last minute bid adds 3 minutes to deadline. My wife is a pro.🤞watch out for those last-minute bidders that'll try and swoop in to out bid you a $1 and win ... hopefully, as an estate sale it won't be so ruthless.
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I had one just like it and sold it to very good friend a few years ago. I have and collected antique Damascus shotguns for quite awhile now. They are a specialty in and of themselves. I currently own 1 LC Damascus along with half dozen other Damascus antiques. Both Hammered and Hammerless models. Had another LC Damascus that I sold just recently as well. It was a high condition beaut. That said, the one you picture, if you plan on shooting it, would need to be examined by a competent and well versed in antique Damascus shotguns. Not many around anymore, if you need a reference for one let mo know. Most important is what condition is the bore and how tight is the lockup? That one would most likely date to 1880's and possibly earlier. You would also only want to shoot appropriate loaded BP pressure curve shells through it and most of those manufactures have dropped production by 90 to 95% of their original numbers due to Covid. RST is the main one and fortunately I stocked up quite a bit before Covid hit. That said you can load your own, though 2 1/2" shells are needed though can be modified from 2 3/4". The powder is where the rubber meets the road with these and scouring the related shotgun and reloading forums will glean the info you need. At the price you are in for it would make a very nice wall hanger at he very least. If the bores are good and the action is tight I personally would go in for 300 to 350, otherwise just stay where you are at. Good luck!
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The suspense is killing me, good luck.
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@doggiecareman thanks so much for the post. Same to you @Iowegan.
My wife wants it. It’s at $185. I’ll go more. I won’t shoot it, but of course hope it’s functional. Wall hanger for us.
My wife wants it. It’s at $185. I’ll go more. I won’t shoot it, but of course hope it’s functional. Wall hanger for us.
Congrats!!!!
Why won't you shoot it? At least some. It will take a recent 12ga won't it? I mean of course it is yours to make the call, but I would have to shoot it some.
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