11/5/2022 0 Comments Lc smith shotgun serial numbersThere are recorded instances where Syracuse shotguns were sent to Fulton for re-barreling, and there are recorded serial numbers that overlap Syracuse shotguns with Fulton shotguns. Shotguns from Syracuse finished in Fulton have the Fulton address, but serial numbers reflect Syracuse origin. Once in Fulton, changes were made in the design. During the period of 1888 to 1890, machinery and equipment was being moved from Syracuse to Fulton (about 30 miles). Also records for 1888 include no production figures. Smith, Maker, sold the company to John Hunter. Production stopped sometime in 1888 when Lyman C. Production totals by month were: August 14 September 96 October 73 November 82 December 66 Total 281 Returns - 15 266 Total sold August to December, 1886 The hammerless shotgun went into production in August, 1886. Fifteen were returned for credit leaving 266 guns sold the first year. Smith records for the first year of hammerless shotguns show that 281 were produced. From an old 3” x 6” notepad that Lyman Cornelius Smith handed down upon selling the gun works, the Syracuse L.C. Price was Quality 2- $80.00 and Quality 7- $450.00, In doing this research, I have come to the conclusion that guns with serial numbers in the 16xxx, 18xxx, 19xxx, 20xxx, and up to 22500 are hammerless shotguns and 15xxx, 17xxx, 21xxx, 24,xxx and 25xxx and 26xxx range are hammer guns. All barrels were Damascus, and the Grades ranged from Quality 2 through Quality 7. What is known is that they were made in 10 gauge and 12 gauge with 30” and 32” barrels. The serial number range is thought to be between 15,00022,500. David Williamson There are no existing records for the shotguns produced by L.C.
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