Hunter Arms L.C. Smith Field Grade 12 Gauge SxS, 30 in Armor Steel Barrels, Full Chokes, 2 3/4" or 3" Chambers (1945)
This late Hunter Arms Fulton L.C. Smith Field Grade stands out with its 30-inch Armor Steel barrels, color case-hardened sidelock action, and extractor-only setup. Produced in 1945, it falls into the Hunter-to-Marlin transition period of interest to collectors. It features double non-selective triggers, a manual tang safety, and a classic checkered walnut pistol-grip stock with a 14.25-inch length of pull.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Specific Condition Notes: This firearm shows visible wear from handling and use. Scratches and blemishes are present across the exterior surfaces, consistent with normal use.
What's Included
- Hunter Arms L.C. Smith Field Grade 12 Gauge side-by-side shotgun
Built with Armor Steel fluid-steel barrels, this Field Grade carries factory rollmarks: right barrel "ARMOR STEEL" and left barrel "HUNTER ARMS CO. MAKERS FULTON, N.Y." The bores are clean and bright, supporting its practical readiness despite honest exterior wear.
The action is the classic hammerless sidelock with color case-hardened lockplates and frame, paired with a rotary top-bolt lockup and a rib extension "doll's head" for secure engagement. A solid, concave, matted rib complements the 30-inch barrel set.
Functionally, it is extractor-only (no ejectors), with double non-selective triggers and a manual tang safety. The gun is choked Full and is noted with 2 3/4" or 3" chambering.
Furniture includes a checkered walnut pistol-grip stock and a splinter forend secured by a Deeley latch, providing a traditional field configuration with a 14.25-inch length of pull. Patent/date stampings are visible on the watertable, and its 1945 production positions it in a late Hunter Arms Fulton timeframe valued by L.C. Smith enthusiasts.