Advice needed on a LC Smith shotgun value.

[JackO]

I'm trying to help a friend of mine to sell his older shotgun.
Here is the description by the owner:

"LCSmith side by side 16 Ga double, full and modified chokes, Field Grade with double triggers.
50 % bluing on barrels, a few spots of very superficial rust (visible on the last picture). Case hardening on receiver is in very good shape, nice walnut stock with oil finish and recoil pad.
Receiver and barrels both stamped with LC Smith.
Stampings under barrels are - no. 42444, Field 2 3/4 in. chambers.
Stampings on breech block are - FWS 42444, Field.
I will sell it with a Lee Load All reloading tool, many empty cases, and 16 boxes of hunting and target ammo."

Does anybody know what is an approximate value of this shotgun? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Here are some pictures.

 

[firtree]

Any chance you could get a pic? That would help to see
specifics.

 

[JackO]

I will try to get some pics. It might take several days.
But in general, do you have any idea on the possible value range?

 

[firtree]

From what I have been able to dig up, I would guess around $750,
but that could but off by quite a bit. Did you check under the
barrels for any markings? Even markings that are not serial numbers?

F

 

[JackO]

LC-Smith pictures

Pictures added.

 

[JackO]

Firtree,
Thank you very much for your help.

Did you check under the
barrels for any markings? Even markings that are not serial numbers?F

After closer examination, the owner found the following info:

"Stampings under barrels are - no. 42444, Field 2 3/4 in. chambers.
Stampings on breech block are - FWS 42444, Field."

 

[firtree]

I wanted to say $600, but there is one on GB that is very similar selling for
far more:

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=66895730

Also, under the side plates you may find the serial number.

The issues as I see them are the after market butt pad, and worn bluing and
case coloring.

You will probably have better luck on the LC Smith forum:
http://members.boardhost.com/lcsmith/

Post your query there with pics and I bet you will get your answer.

F

 

[Adam_MA]

50 % bluing on barrels no rust anywhere,

Isn't that some rust and pitting that can be seen in the last picture?

 

[JackO]

Corrected the description in the first post.

 

[firtree]

The extra info helps. Manufactured in 1949. Value of $700 - $850 .

Good luck.

 

[JackO]

firtree,
Thank you so much, I really appreciate your help.