I am having a hard time giving up on Doug's gun. Doug, do you have a Cody or LCSCA letter on that gun? Maybe you could share it with us.
Murphy, Yes, I have a Cody letter on this gun as follows:
The original manufacturer's data for the serial number 346xxx, as extracted from the original L.C. Smith records housed in this museum, are as follows:
Shotgun
Trap Grade
12 Gauge
Barrel Length: 30 inches
Date Shipped: April 4, 1914
Inspector Code: P
No other information is available for this serial number.---
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This gun is a second year Trap Grade and appears to have been engraved by the paramount Hunter Arms master engraver Albert E. Kraus. Other Trap Grades that I have worked on and viewed do not have the engraving detail and depth that this gun has. It does stand out in a crowd for detail. The gun has not been modified and shoots like a dream. 7/8 oz. hand loads.
Thank You and Best Regards,
