I looked over late 60s Marlin version of L.C.Smith. Seller wanted $850 for one in excellent condition. Not a bad gun if you don't mind aluminum alloy V rib. I read Marlin did something to lock plates to alleviate wood cracking of head butt stock. Personally I would prefer English gun with Vickers Imperial lock plates by Willie Baker of Birmingham. I think guns were made by G.E. Lewis. The English made better sxs shotguns than the Americans and prices for 12ga Birmingham guns are very favorable now.
