How much is this LC Smith worth?

[bmw1998]

I have a LC Smith 16 gauge side by side with serial #64755. Says its a 1909 model, but I have no idea what its worth. its in good-used condition.

 

[Mgderf]

I'll start by saying,

Welcome to Ingo.
Now, I have zero experience with the L.C.Smith line of shotguns, although I have heard of them.
I could be way off base, but I thought the L.C.Smith brand were all over the place.
I'd swear I've seen them go for a song, but then I swear I have seen them go for a small fortune as well.

Probably has something to do with the particular model and gauge, but I would think a double 16ga might bring along the upper end of the L.C.Smith line.

As I said, I could be way off base.
Someone with much better information will be a long shortly.

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[Max Volume]

I couldn't answer your question but know they can be all over the place depending on age. The older ones fetch more moola than the later ones that were made by Hunter Arms who eventually took over the company then Marlin I guess. I inherited one in 12ga from an uncle made around 1950. I do know the man to talk to if one is in need of any repairs. Jerry Andrews in West Virginia is well known for his work on them. There is an L.C. Smith fakebook group for them but as with most firearm fakebook groups I believe discussing price is not allowed. There is also a pretty good fakebook group for the Savage 99.

 

[Max Volume]

Also yours appears not to have the original stock but I'm no expert.

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[Sigblitz]

I have a 1910 field model. I shoot low recoil brass in it. It is dead accurate and in fine shape. My wife refuses to shoot it anymore because it packs quite the punch with low recoil. These were built good and tight. They don't make them like this anymore.

 

[Sigblitz]

I value mine at $1200. It's original, does have the auto ejectors, none of the screws are burgered up. That said, it's not pristine and shows some age. I do enjoy shooting it, so much so I have over 500 rounds for it.

 

[Sigblitz]

I just read auto ejectors could be optioned on my gun, adding about a third of the cost. And only about 10% were optioned on this grade.
I don't value mine at $1200 anymore.
I should probably add a third to that.

 

[Sigblitz]

Also yours appears not to have the original stock but I'm no expert.

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The correct stock is checkered English walnut.

 

[Mongo59]

I have a 1910 field model. I shoot low recoil brass in it. It is dead accurate and in fine shape. My wife refuses to shoot it anymore because it packs quite the punch with low recoil. These were built good and tight. They don't make them like this anymore.
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The way LC uses to cock the internal hammers is real neat. Great gun, great workmanship, nuf said...

 

[MrSmitty]

OP, just as a gun guy, close up pictures are worth more, too me, at least. Love seeing the markings, and proof marks.. sweet gun from what I can see!

 

[JimH]

300-400

 

[Mongo59]

300-400

Yes, if he was selling to me. I have never seen a LC sell for that little no matter the condition.

 

[Mgderf]

Yes, if he was selling to me. I have never seen a LC sell for that little no matter the condition.

Am I wrong, or have I seen some of these go for stupid money?

 

[Mongo59]

Am I wrong, or have I seen some of these go for stupid money?

One that spent it's life rolled up in a rug under the bed is usually around $900-1200. Nice ones much more.

 

[JimH]

The middle gun in this picture(# 46 ) was a 12 gauge in pretty good condition-no rust or pitting,just honest wear,fluid steel barrels(not wire twist) was at an auction I attended this morning(Lutzauction.com) and brought 650.00. Unless stone cold mint or small gauge,a damascus hammer LC won't come near that. Like plain model 12 Winchesters prices on a lot of older guns have went stagnant the last 10 years. By contrast,a plain 10/22 brought 375.00....

 

[Mgderf]

The middle gun in this picture(# 46 ) was a 12 gauge in pretty good condition-no rust or pitting,just honest wear,fluid steel barrels(not wire twist) was at an auction I attended this morning(Lutzauction.com) and brought 650.00. Unless stone cold mint or small gauge,a damascus hammer LC won't come near that. Like plain model 12 Winchesters prices on a lot of older guns have went stagnant the last 10 years. By contrast,a plain 10/22 brought 375.00....

I just watched an H&R Handi-Rifle in .22 Hornet go for $475 and it was covered in surface rust.

 

[Max Volume]

I just watched an H&R Handi-Rifle in .22 Hornet go for $475 and it was covered in surface rust.

Probably going to pay through the nose for ammo too.

 

[snapping turtle]

Probably going to pay through the nose for ammo too.

22 hornet cases are brittle. Maybe the 4 brands of cases I tried for them were all old brittle case that cracked on about the 3/4 reload. I just stayed in my lane with the triple deuce and worked the loads down then back up to where the round like to hit the bullseye better.

 

[JimH]

I just watched an H&R Handi-Rifle in .22 Hornet go for $475 and it was covered in surface rust.

Yep,H&R .410 went for 250.00 at the same auction and a rough Stevens 325.00. One gun I was interested in was an early Ithaca 37 12 gauge with solid rib- well used - 700.00.

 

[Max Volume]

Jeez, I picked up an H&R 12 for 110 a couple years ago. Good shape with a few scratches on the stock.