As far as L.C. Smiths' go, I would like to find a Grade 3 or higher on Pre-13 guns, on Post 13 guns, I would prefer to stay with at least on the lower end a Speciality Grade but would prefer higher. I have been looking at a few Crown Grades, but the ones I have found have problems with original finish, wood, etc... I won't pay big bucks for a higher grade gun IF it has been messed with at all. I want original. Your Skeet grade sounds interesting...