How soon the summer breeze turned into autumn winds! It’s amazing how quickly time is passing and the summer is a pleasant memory of celebrating “the ones that didn’t get away”, barbecues with friends, and fireworks in the night sky! Some of us had the luxury of participat-ing in both summer activities and in LCSCA events. I had the pleasure of attending the first west coast event in June, “The Colonies versus the Colonials”, jointly sponsored by the California Side by Side Society and LCSCA at Coyote Val-ley Sporting Clays in Morgan Hill, CA. The event, successfully organized by Life Member Bob Devlin drew 35 partici-pants in a friendly shooting competition between European and domestic guns. LC Smiths were well repre-sented but the domestic gunners fell to a British gun in the final “Annie Oakley” elimination round. New member Larry Ruppert, won the LC Smith high score award. Enthusiastic attendees displayed their LCs and shared happy times at our three display tables. Several attendees joined our club as a result of this event. Bob reports a bigger and better event is planned for next year in California. (See Bob’s report in this issue.) We also attended the Ohio Gun Collec-tors Show held at the Roberts Center in Wilming-ton, OH in July. Several members participated in the well attended “LC Smith: Marlin Guns” exhibit designed to share the history of the Marlin Fire-arms Company era of LC Smith gun making and provide examples of the Marlin guns. It was re-quested that LCSCA provide an article for the OGCA Newsletter. Len Applegate introduced one of Tom Archer’s Collectors Corner articles on LC Smith history as our submission. The show is a good one and OGCA continues to be a strong

supporter of our organization. I recommend your future attendance. (See Len’s summary in this issue.) Now it’s time to dust off dear old Elsie, gather the shooting gear, and head out to prac-tice a few rounds to be ready for the autumn events. LCSCA has planned some wonderful opportunities for meeting new and current dou-ble gun enthusiasts and promoting our organi-zation’s objectives. September 21 to 24, 2006, we will have an exhibit of Quality 5, Grade 5 and Crown Grade LC Smith guns at the Tenth An-

nual Vintage Cup, World Side by Side Championships and Exhibition held at the Orvis Sandanona Shooting Club in Mill-brook, NY. The point man for the display is Andy Anderson. If you would like to display your Elsie in our ex-hibit, please contact Andy at 845-657-8491. LCSCA shoot-ers will participate in the various shooting events, come join us in the fun.

Prince George’s Trap and Skeet in Glen Dale, MD again this year will host our Annual Turkey Shoot on October 28, 2006. The venue will include 5 Stand, Sporting Clays and optional Skeet Shooting. A turkey will be awarded to the top LC Smith shooter in each event. A catered luncheon will be included, to facilitate planning, we request reservations be made in advance. Please contact Bill Winter, our event point man at 301-599-6826 or Bob Trefry at 301-868-0923 to hold your spot. The event is open to all shooters but we request that only LC Smith guns be used. Participants are encouraged to bring their favorite LC for our display table for sharing and bragging. (See Bill’s write up in this issue.)

(Continued on page 6)

Volume 4, Issue 3

Summer Breeze, Autumn Winds By Frank Finch, jr, Executive Director of the LCSCA

September 2006

Special points of in-terest:

• Executive Director article.

• Current Events

• Future Events

• Collector’s Corner

• Board of Directors Election

Summer Breeze Autumn Winds

1

California Event 2

OGCA July Show 3

Fall turkey Shoot 4

Collector’s Corner Light-ened Frames

5

Board of Directors Elec-tion

7

Yellow Page 10

Classified 11

Inside this issue:

L. C. Smith Speaks for Itself

Publicat ion of the LC Smith Col lectors Assoc iat ion Publ ished Quarterly March, June , September , And December

© 2005 LC Smith Col lectors assoc ia tion

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Current Events Joint Event a Big Success! Reprinted from the California Side by Side Society News By Bob Devlin, Bay Area chapter President and LCSCA Life Member

A jointly sponsored California Side by Side Society and L.C. Smith Collectors Association event was held Saturday, June 17, 2006 at Coyote Valley Sporting Clays in Morgan Hill. The purpose of the event was a friendly competition between domestic and English or European manufactured shotguns. Thirty five shooters turned out to compete in seventy-five rounds of clays to qualify for an Annie Oakley-style elimination round. Sixteen brought American-made shotguns and the rest brought imports. In addition, eight lady shooters joined us to participate in a separate round of fifty clays at the five stand. We assembled a 8:30 am for coffee and pastries before dividing up into groups of five. The course consisted if six sporting clays stations with fifty clays and one wobble trap with twenty-five clays. After more than two hours of qualifying, we arrived at the top five shooters for each group. Following a briefing of the rules, the first group then moved to the five stand for the Annie Oakley–style shoot off. We witnessed a lively competition with the shooters rotating the calls for the variety of clays which were released from the five stations. Eventually a winner emerged—Dave Slade– shooting a 12 gauge A.H. Fox. With the advantage of having observed the first round, the top five shooters using imported guns stepped up to face a tight elimination round. Bob Shimmon won this round with a 12 gauge Isaac Hollis & Sons. A final contest between Dave and Bob was needed to determine the overall winner. I lasted only a few minutes and four or five clay station calls. To the great cheers of the assembled audience, bob Shimmon became the champion. Everyone then retired to the welcome shade of the oak grove picnic area where a deluxe barbeque buffet lunch was being served with cold beer and wine offered once the shooting was completed. A number of tables featured a show and tell exhibit of member –owned side by sides including a special display of various grades of L.C. Smiths. The L.C. Smith Collectors Association’s Executive Director, Frank Finch, even journeyed from New Jersey to attend and oversee the exhibit. The top qualifiers for the shoot off with domestic and imported guns were

Gene Bayer A. H. Fox 12 Ga. William Dawson Holland & Holland 12 Ga. Patrick Kirkendall A. H. Fox 12 Ga. Rob Shelton Stephen Grant 12 Ga. Larry Ruppert L.C. Smith 12 Ga. Larry Shelton Purdey 12 Ga. Dave Slade A. H. Fox 12 Ga. Robert Shimmon Isaac Hollis & Sons 12 Ga. Larry Stauch Parker 20 Ga. Craig Vallely Pedro Arrizabalaga 12 Ga.

Winners

First Place: Robert Shimmon Second Place: Dave Slade Top Qualifiers: Larry Shelton & Robert Shimmon (63 targets) Spirit of Diana Award: Dodie Finney (ladies) Top Qualifier with a L.C. Smith gun: Larry Ruppert Top qualifier with a small bore gun: Larry Stauch

The above listed participants received either small silver keepsake awards, silver mugs or boxes of 12 gauge shells. The ten qualifiers received magnetic lapel pins mounted with brass shell heads in the style of the society logo. These were provided by society president Marshall Stevens.

Left to Right: Mike Thrall, Jerry Mele, Frank Finch, Gene Bayer, Larry Stauch

Left to Right: Larry Ruppert, Frank Finch and Bob Devlin

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As it came closer to the time to plan the Ohio Gun Collectors (OGCA) show I was stumped, “Just how many different ways are there to display the L.C. Smith gun and still show the collecting public a bit of the history that they might not be familiar with?” Frank Finch, Executive Director and general ideal man for our organization came up with a good one. We displayed L.C. Smith guns manufactured after Marlin acquired the firm in 1946. After Marlin took over in 1946 they continued to produce all the same grades and use the same serial number series (202,968 through 206909)for a time. In May 1946 Marlin started a new serial number series (FWS1 through FWS56800)with the “S” prefix. These guns were all featherweight frames. In June 1950 Marlin closed the Fulton factory and moved all the tooling to pro-duce the L.C. Smith to their manufacturing plant in North Haven Connecticut. There were no guns produced until 1968 when Marlin reintroduced the L.C. Smith in only two grades, the Field and the Deluxe model. These guns had an “M” prefix. 2351 Field grades and 188 Deluxe models were produced between 1968 and 1972. I don’t know whether it was by accident or design but there were two display tables at the July OGCA show, ours and one by Richard Rohal, president of the Marlin Collectors Association, featuring long barreled Marlin rifles. It was a good thing that Frank and Bob Trefry came to the show. Since I don’t own any post 1913 guns they had to supply the guns for the display. And display they did. Frank brought an Ideal 410 and two field grade Marlin guns in 16 and 20 gauge as well as a 12 gauge Specialty and two Premier Skeets, both a 20 and 12 gauge. Bob brought a 16 gauge field grade and two post 1968 guns a field model and a Deluxe model both in 12 gauge. Larry Moore and I added our “stunning good looks” to the display. As usual, it was a pleasure to put on a display at the OGCA show. Business manager, Laura Knotts, and the Directors made us welcome and had signs in prominent locations announcing our presence. I think we got several new members as a result of our being there which is, of course, why we went.

Current Events The July Ohio Gun Collectors Show By Len Applegate

Left to Right: Larry Moore, Frank Finch and Len Applegate

Some of Frank Finch and Bob Trefry’s Marlin guns on display

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Future Events The Fall Turkey Shoot By Bill Winter

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The Collector’s Corner By Tom Archer

Most readers will recall from Volume IV, Issue 2 of our newsletter my discussion and description of a very unusual 16-bore Field Grade Smith gun, FWE138438, one of our members, Tom Martin, acquired at the recent Southern Side x Side Championships. But for those of us with fading memories; and our newer members who missed that original discussion let me begin with a brief over-view. Several LCSCA members were admiring Tom’s gun, and comments were made as to it being noticeably lighter than the typical 16-bore Featherweight framed Smith gun (the gun weighted 6lbs/3oz). Tom, being a regular gun mechanic and therefore never without necessary tools, decided to remove the lockplates; and, to my amazement, we discovered that the frame of this Smith gun had been “lightened”. Underneath the lockplate on either side of the frame were drilled three quarter-inch holes, something I had not observed prior to that time on a Smith gun. These holes penetrated into the cocking rod channel; but no further, and served no purpose other than eliminating a small amount of unnecessary metal and its associated weight. Another unusual fact regarding this 1934 vintage gun was that its 28” barrels featured factory original 2 ¾” chamber length stamps; something even more unusual for such a lightweight gun of pre-WWII vintage, and indicating that this was indeed a very unusual and special ordered Field Grade (special order Field Grade guns are not at all common). As a researcher I made my notes and hadn’t given Tom’s gun much thought since; that is until Tom sent a few additional photos. It seems that Tom had decided to look a little further; so he removed this gun’s frame from the stock; and in the process, found additional missing metal. Please examine the three photos attached herein; the first photo is of a standard, unmodified Feath-erweight Smith frame featuring the rear portion. The second photo shows the same portion of a Featherweight frame, but is the sub-ject gun #FWE138438. Look closely at that photo and you will see an extra hole drilled into the frame below the rotary bolt. Now examine the third photo, which is also of the lightened frame; and compare the remaining metal between the firing pin holes and the milled slot above the cocking arms. The difference is most evident. During his examination, Tom did a number of comparison measurements between his “skeletonized” Smith frame and the typical 16-bore Featherweight frame in the photo; but found only very minimal size differences. These differences were in fact so small that Tom attributed them to what could only be expected from guns that were hand fitted. With time to reflect, this Smith gun is even more interesting than originally thought, as this example poses questions that I had never remotely considered in the past. For instance, was such frame lightening done on a regular basis by the gun works? Could even more metal have been removed from a frame for purposes of reducing weight; and if so, how much before structural in-tegrity and safety became issues? Did Hunter Arms perform similar modifications to the frames of 12 and 20-bore guns? Was frame lightening also performed on Regular frame Smith guns?

(Continued on page 6) A Featherweight Frame Without Lightening Treatments

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These are questions to which our collective efforts may provide answers at some point; but, in the interim, serves to remind us once again of the importance of giving every unusual Smith gun careful scrutiny. Many thanks to Tom for sharing this most in-triguing little 16-bore, and may your collecting efforts be rewarded.

(Collector’s Corner Continued from page 5)

Lightening Holes

Milling Cuts to Lighten the frame

It is not too early to make plans to attend our “First Ever” LCSCA exhibit at the Las Vegas Antique Arms Show at the Riviera Hotel in Las Vegas on January 5 to 7, 2007. Life Member Dean Rasmussen is the point man for this extrava-ganza. Members will be displaying LC Smith guns worthy of the gun shows reputation. If you would like to display your LC at this event, please contact Dean at 805-527-9330. Rooms can be reserved at the Riviera Hotel at the Antique Arms Special Room rate of $79 per night. When making the reservation just men-tion The Antique Firearms Show! More information will be avail-able shortly. Also included in this newsletter is an announcement of the sad passing of Greg Ditzler, a fine gentleman and LC Smith

(Summer Breeze, Autumn Wind, Continued from page 1) records researcher at Cody. In “Collectors Corner” Tom Archer provides additional info on lightened frames. Tom’s Nominating Committee Report, providing Bios of four candidates for the two open Board of Directors positions is included, along with a ballot and voting instructions. As you read the Bios, you will see we are fortunate to have very qualified and capable nominees to fill our BOD vacancies. I wish you activities in the autumn winds that in the words of Teddy Roosevelt, “Hold dearly the traditions of the outdoors. For they not only preserve the past… they are inher-ited by the stewards of the future”. May the autumn winds re-mind you of our stewardship!

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Club News It’s That Time Again: Election of the Board of Directors By Tom Archer

The by-laws of the LCSCA require the organization to have a Board of Directors composed of seven (7) life members; how-ever, these directorships are not “life appointments”; so in that regard, the same by-laws require an annual member election to fill a minimum of two directorships each year. All directorships are for a three-year term; and there are two primary qualifications for any individual desiring to serve in this capacity. First of all, LCSCA by-laws require that all directors MUST be life members. Secondly, every life member seeking a directorship MUST be enthusiastic and demonstrate a sincere willingness to serve (WORK!). The names of those members who have contacted me and publicly declared their commitment and willingness to serve the LCSCA to the best of their ability if they are selected are contained herein. Also included with each member name is a brief biogra-phy for that individual. As these directorships ultimately determine the overall success of this organization and are the most impor-tant positions of leadership within the LCSCA, please read each biography carefully; then make your selections after much thoughtful consideration. The selection process is very simple, from the names herein please select ONLY two; then return your ballot as per the enclosed instructions. Your prompt attention to this important matter is much appreciated and I thank you in advance for your participation. Finally, and for the first time in the young history of the LCSCA, at least one entirely new personality will be selected to the 2007 Board of Directors. Andy Anderson, one of the founding members of the LCSCA and a member of the Board of Directors since the LCSCA was incorporated, has voluntarily elected to step aside and allow, in his words, “some new blood” within the leadership team. Because of our respect for Andy, we reluctantly accepted his decision and granted his “temporary retirement”; however, we would be remiss if we did not publicly acknowledge his contributions and our heart felt thanks for his dedication and a job well done. That said, don’t look for Andy to just ”go away”, as Andy will continue to attend many of the events we enjoy so much. The ballot for two members of the board is included with this newsletter. Please vote for two and only two by marking the ballot, putting first class postage on it, and sending it to Len Applegate who will tally the votes. All ballots must be to Len by Novem-ber first and the two elected to the board will be announced in the December newsletter. Please vote.

Chris Baumohl

Chris Baumohl is a native of Lexington, KY and now resides in Huntsville, AL with his wife and son. Chris is a semi-professional target shooter and shotgun trader, but is unfortunately forced to rely on an actual job to support his addictions, so pro-fessionally Chris is a partner in G-Squared, LLC, and also serves as the Controller for Victory Sweepers, Inc. Prior to beginning his professional career, Chris earned a BS in Accounting from Indiana University. Having been raised in the heart of eastern KY, Chris grew up within a family who cherished their shooting and hunting heri-tage, and also worked to pass their love for the shooting sports onto the next generation; a fact demonstrated by his grandfather who presented a very young Chris with his first shotgun and rifle. Thus stimulated, this passion for hunting and shooting continued to grow and eventually lead to an interest in the American double gun and his first LC, a 1947 vintage 20-bore Field Grade. Since that time, Chris’s interest in LC Smith guns, and everything associated with the maker has grown exponentially so that he now owns a modest collection which is thoroughly enjoyed. Chris has been most impressed by the fellowship he has enjoyed with other LCSCA members, and the knowledge they so willingly share. Chris is a high energy individual with unbounded enthusiasm; and, as a direc-tor of this organization, Chris would seek opportunities to further enhance growth in LCSCA membership, continue efforts to promote and highlight venues that encourage fellowship, and continue efforts by the LCSCA to promote research into the history of the LC Smith gun.

Dean Rasmussen Dean Rasmussen is a native Californian, and continues to reside there in Agoura Hills with his bride, Kathleen. Dean earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the United States Merchants Marine Academy in Kings Point, NY; and a Bachelor of Sci-ence degree in Construction Engineering from Arizona State University. Professionally, Dean is co-founder and owner of C. A. Ras-mussen, Inc., headquartered in Simi Valley, CA. C. A. Rasmussen, Inc. is a privately owned general engineering and contracting firm operating throughout the US; and Dean continues to serve the company as a member of the Board of Directors. Dean also holds a Third Mate’s License in the U.S. Merchant Marine, a Lieutenant’s Commission in the U.S. Naval Reserve, and a private pi-lot’s license with IFR rating. Dean’s professional, personal, and philanthropic accomplishments are far too numerous to recount in the brief space allotted; but three examples of note are as follows: Dean is a member of the Board of Trustees for the National Amyo-trophic Lateral Sclerosis Association (ALS or Lou Gehrig disease); he is Co-Founder of SALSa, Inc., Solutions for ALS, A Marlene Hall Family Foundation; and he is also Co-Chairman of Viewpoint School Capital Campaign Committee “Building for Our Children’s Future”. Dean acquired his first L.C. Smith about 20 years ago; and since, has assembled a very fine Smith gun collection represent-ing most every grade. He is an avid student of history; and, as an engineer, is fascinated with machines, especially machinery de-signed during the 19th Century. It is Dean’s opinion that the double gun represents the absolute apex of mechanical design and craftsmanship from that era. Dean is adamant that the LCSCA dramatically increase its membership within the western U.S.; and, if elected to a position on the Board of Directors will work diligently towards that end. Dean is also committed to work towards the creation of a museum to preserve L.C. Smith craftsmanship, artifacts, and company history for posterity. Dean would consider elec-tion to the LCSCA Board of Directors a very high honor; and, in that capacity, be dedicated to maintaining the integrity, objectives, and goals of the organization to the absolute best of his ability

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Walton Starling Walton Starling is a native Georgian and resides with his wife and children in Hoschton, GA. Walton has been employed for the past eighteen years with the Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Department; and has achieved the rank of ser-geant. Walton graduated from South Georgia College in 1983, earning a degree in Agricultural Business; and prior to his career in law enforcement, was employed in the farming and heavy equipment industries. Walton is an enthusiastic LCSCA member with a lot of energy, as demonstrated by the fact that he will soon be the proud father of twins! As a youth, Walton developed a keen interest in the outdoors, and hunting in particular; and, from that interest, devoted much of his adult life to classic American shotguns, center fire rifles, fine birddogs, and ultimately to the Ameri-can double gun. His passion for the American double gun was originally kindled by an uncle’s nifty little 20-bore LC; an interest that eventually lead to the acquisition of his own Smith gun collection. Walton’s interest in the Smith gun and the LCSCA reached new levels when he attended the 2006 Southern Side x Side Championships, and the LC Smith vs. Parker Challenge for the first time. It was there that Walton experienced a firsthand demonstration of one of the primary goals of the LCSCA; the sharing of knowledge as regards the LC Smith gun, and the promotion of fellowship amongst its membership. Such a favorable impression was made during that event that Walton now offers his talents and abili-ties to the LCSCA. If selected to serve, Walton is committed to maintain the high ideals now established for the LCSCA; and to also promote greater interest in the LC Smith gun among younger shooters, as he is convinced that do-ing so represents a secure future for this organization and our favorite gun.

Bob Trefry Bob Trefry is a native New Englander, having been born just outside Boston, Mass; although he and his bride have re-sided for many years now in Clinton, MD. Bob received his graduate degrees from Gordon College and Dallas Semi-nary, and; upon graduation, was called into the ministry where he has served the spiritual needs of his flock for the past 40 years. As one would expect from an individual committed to the ministry, Bob was always available when called to serve his community; and, as our society has constant need for such individuals, he had numerous opportunities. But in addition to the needs of his church and community, Bob also found time to organize several prison ministries, work briefly within the law enforcement field; and to serve as a teacher of Biblical Studies for Moody Bible Institute extension classes. As regards this organization, Bob is an original founding member of the LCSCA, and continues to serve the LCSCA as a Director; and as our Treasurer. Bob’s first loves are his Lord, his wife and children, and especially his grandchildren; but collecting and shooting LC Smith guns isn’t far behind. Over the past several years, Bob has amassed a very interesting Smith collection; and is constantly studying and researching the Smith gun and its history. Most recently Bob has learned to enjoy hand-loading and shooting his Smith guns; and, in that vein, is pre-occupied with the development of his “25-straight” load that, once perfected, will be patented and made available to all LCSCA members attending the LC Smith vs. Parker Challenge! Bob brings a high degree of integrity and enthusiasm to the LCSCA and will continue his excellent contributions to the organization if selected to serve.

The Passing of Greg Ditzler

Greg Ditzler, records specialist with the Cody Firearms Museum at the Buffalo Bill Historical Center, died on

June 5, 2006 in Cody, Wyoming. In addition to conducting L.C. Smith record searches, Greg handled Winchester and

Marlin searches (see Volume 4, Issue I of L.C. Smith Speaks for Itself). David Kennedy, curator of the Cody Firearms

Museum, wants to assure L.C. Smith owners that records searches will continue uninterrupted. A new records special-

ist will be named and begin work by fall.

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A Halloween note from the Newsletter Publisher I’m not whining but it takes a lot of time to call everyone who has a Classified AD in the newsletter to see if should remain, be changed, or removed all together. So, henceforth if you want to keep your ad in the newsletter or modify it somehow, get in touch with me a month before the Issue date (February for Issue 1, May for Issue 2, August for Issue 3, November for Issue 4). If I don’t hear from you, I will remove your ad. Contact Len Applegate at (513)942-7572 or apple102050@gmail.com

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Rich Beyer has published a greatly expanded second edition of the “Hunter Arms Company and the L.C. Smith Gun”. It has lots of new additions. There is a new section on the 410 gauge guns, the Eagle grade, plant location, lunch box specials, and many new, unpublished, photos. This is a very limited edition with only 200 copies printed. Rich will gladly send you a copy of his new 114 page book if you send him $25.00 plus $2.00 shipping to him at 1560 Co. Rt 4, Central Square, NY 13036.

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L. C. Smith Classifieds The L.C. Smith Collectors Association accepts no responsibility for the accuracy of the seller’s description. All negotiations are strictly between the buyer and seller. The buyer and seller are responsible for complying with all applicable state and federal laws.

FOR SALE: Black Powder Shot Shells by Game Bore 12, 16, 20 gauge 2 1/2 inch #7 (English) #7 1/2 (US) shot. $15.00 per box, $125.00 per case 8 gauge 3 1/4 inch #5 shot $35.00 per box of 10 Stephen Farfaro, P.O. Box 603, Hopewell Junction, N.Y. 12533, (845)226-7758 16 Ga. LC Smith Field Grade made in 1915 with push button forend latch, 28 inch barrels, choked full and full, 2 ¾ inch chambers with lengthened cones, “Kick-ezz” recoil pad mounted on uncut original 14 inch stock. This gun is in fair condition and is an excellent shooter. Price is $850 including an extra buttstock. Contact Charlie Brooks at 410-756-2095. 12 GA LC Smith Specialty Grade Serial number FWE 54395, two triggers, automatic ejectors. The condition is NRA antique—excellent. $3500. Contact Frank Holleman (904)744-1646. 10 Ga LC Smith O Grade 26 inch barrels, 1892 date of manufacture. $900 will send photographs with e-mail contact. Randy McCune raven@freeway.net Breaking Up a Collection of High Grade L.C. Smiths Call Cliff for details (404)626-2501

WANTED: L.C. Smith, GRADE 2, 16 gauge, with game scenes. Steel or damascus barrels. Collector quality. Andy 845-657-8491 Double Barrel Damascus Barrel Trap Guns. Syracuse & Early Hunter Arms. Whole guns or parts. Pete (763)494-4057(H) (612)991-8903(Cell) Set of barrels, early ejectors, to fit 3e Steve Gilbert sgilbert1@who.rr.com or (419)991-7430 First Series Baker 3-barrel with cocking mechanism in front of trigger guard Bob Trefry trefryrrttrt@comcast.net or (301)751-9817 L.C. Smith, Skeet Special, 16 gauge. L.C. Smith, Premier Skeet, 20 gauge. Richard Yurko richayur@aol.com (412)421-9602 Greetings L.C. Smith enthusiasts. I’m a great-great-grandson of the Hunter family who owned the Company at the turn of the century, and beginning to do research for our mutual benefit. I would be interested to hear from anyone with historical infor-mation and/or memorabilia for this study. I can be contacted at: Ken Baumgardt, 49 N. Old Baltimore Pike, Newark, DE 19702, 302-286-6223 kendigger@aol.com

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The purpose of The L.C. Smith Collectors Association is:

1. To Stimulate and educate members and the public in their

knowledge of the history and production of the L.C. Smith shot-

gun.

2. To support the Cody Museum in utilization of the surviving L.C.

Smith records.

3. To encourage creation of a L.C. Smith museum.

4. To encourage the value of good sportsmanship to members and

the public.

5. To promote a positive and responsible use of firearms to mem-

bers and the public.

Organization Address: For the time being you can reach us in care of, L. C. Smith Collectors Association C/o Len Applegate 7572 Overglen DR West Chester, OH 45069

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