The "gold" or brass plated triggers, hammers, and top lever represent some form of aftermarket "custom work" as Hunter Arms did not pimp out guns in this manner. You can request a research letter to confirm original barrel length but in my opinion those barrels are not original and have been cut. Posted by Tom Archer on March 12, 2019, 11:42 am, in reply to " Re: ID a LC Smith-Hunter Arms Coach Gun" Posted by Craig Staffan on March 12, 2019, 8:05 am, in reply to " ID a LC Smith-Hunter Arms Coach Gun" From you description I would say that the previous owner customized this gun to his liking All 3 of my guns had blued barrels and traces of case coloring on the receivers when I purchased them. I'll guess that your gun has the back action lock and type "C" hammers according to Dave Williamson's research. All 3 guns have the bar action lock which means the spring is in front of the action. All barrels are 30" and all stocks are checkered with the Prince of Wales grip. What I can tell you is that I have 3 hammer guns in this serial # range, 1 in 71000 in 16 ga.with fine damascus barrels and 2 in 72000 in 12 ga with fine damascus barrels. The record book for the 70000 series of guns was not recovered and to my knowledge remains missing. Posted by Tom Garver on March 11, 2019, 9:39 am, in reply to " ID a LC Smith-Hunter Arms Coach Gun"Ĭraig, your gun was made in 1899. Year model and Any information is appreciated
LC SMITH FIREARMS SERIAL NUMBERS
All serial numbers I can find on gun match 74XXX series. LC Smith is stamped on both sides of receiver. Right barrel is stamped “Royal Steel” the Left Barrel is stamped “Hunter Arms Fulton, NY”.
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The Butt Stock and Fore piece are checkered and good condition, minor dents on cheek area of Butt stock. The receiver is nickel or possible chrome, the Hammers and Lever are Gold/Brass colored with some of coloring wore off in usual wear spots. I'm trying to identify a Hunter Arms / LC Smith 12 gauge exposed Hammer Coach Gun. Posted by Craig Staffan on March 11, 2019, 8:07 am