Quote:
In the LC Smith line the "clunky" ones are the Marlin built guns that were built after 1945 when Hunter Arms went broke (October '45).......also do a serial number check and you will know what you are looking at......after 1945 prefix "S" in the serial........


Don't think I can completely agree with you. I bought a high original condition 1947 Smith field grade (with the S), and it appears to be fitted and finished about as well as my 1920's Smiths. No pre-'13's to compare to, though.