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LC Smith Restoration #662026 06/19/25 09:45 PM
Joined: Jul 2024 Posts: 7 Likes: 1 53caddy OP Boxlock
OP 53caddy Boxlock Joined: Jul 2024 Posts: 7 Likes: 1	Picked up a feather weight 20 ga field today that would like to send it somewhere to get it restored to its former glory. Does any have recommendations who to send it to? Most post i found was 5 years ago and a lot has changed from then.

Re: LC Smith Restoration 53caddy #662030 06/19/25 11:46 PM
Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 3,269 Likes: 459 Southern Miss John Roberts Sidelock
John Roberts Sidelock Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 3,269 Likes: 459 Southern Miss	53caddy Imho,"restoring" a field grade L C Smith, even if it is a 20 gauge, is a fool's errand unless you just want to throw money into a pit OR it's a sentimental heirloom, the latter not applicable in your case. But someone will be along soon to nay say my opinion along with a recommendation. Proceed with caution... JR Last edited by John Roberts; 06/19/25 11:47 PM. Be strong, be of good courage. God bless America, long live the Republic.
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Re: LC Smith Restoration 53caddy #662031 06/20/25 02:07 AM
Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 10,133 Likes: 122 nh mostly ed good Sidelock
ed good Sidelock Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 10,133 Likes: 122 nh mostly	try here... https://www.facebook.com/groups/569321103922680/about Jerry Andrews is the man to talk to... keep it simple and keep it safe...

Re: LC Smith Restoration 53caddy #662032 06/20/25 05:52 AM
Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 816 Likes: 65 Currently in Virginia OldMaineWoodsman Sidelock
OldMaineWoodsman Sidelock Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 816 Likes: 65 Currently in Virginia	What hasn't changed over five years is that restoring a Field Grade L.C. Smith will cost far more than the value of the firearm. You did not provide specifics or images, but the gun may simply need correct conservation/preservation rather than a costly (correctly performed) full restoration.
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Re: LC Smith Restoration 53caddy #662036 06/20/25 07:40 AM
Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 9,758 Likes: 460 AZ but dreaming of KS Drew Hause Sidelock
Drew Hause Sidelock Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 9,758 Likes: 460 AZ but dreaming of KS	While applauding your enthusiasm, a "like it left Fulton" restoration will cost up to $2000. Refurbishing is a more reasonable option. Please check the first question in the "Maintenance and Restoration" FAQ on the LCSCA site https://lcsca.clubexpress.com/content.aspx?page_id=274&club_id=43784 If you'll let us know your general location, we might be able to recommend someone near you. Does the gun have a HOT? There are very few smiths able to work on HOTs; Jerry Andrews is one. Please be aware that Hunter Arms did not lengthen the 20g chambers from 2 1/2" to 2 3/4" until about 1936. https://sites.google.com/a/damascusknowledge.com/www/home
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Re: LC Smith Restoration John Roberts #662045 06/20/25 11:53 AM
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OP 53caddy Boxlock Joined: Jul 2024 Posts: 7 Likes: 1	Originally Posted by John Roberts 53caddy Imho,"restoring" a field grade L C Smith, even if it is a 20 gauge, is a fool's errand unless you just want to throw money into a pit OR it's a sentimental heirloom, the latter not applicable in your case. But someone will be along soon to nay say my opinion along with a recommendation. Proceed with caution... JR I am OK to throw some dumb money away, I do it all the time.

Re: LC Smith Restoration Drew Hause #662046 06/20/25 11:54 AM
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OP 53caddy Boxlock Joined: Jul 2024 Posts: 7 Likes: 1	I am outside of Chattanooga, TN. Someone recommended Mr Schrawz but I don't know if he is still working on them

Re: LC Smith Restoration 53caddy #662048 06/20/25 12:28 PM
Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 9,758 Likes: 460 AZ but dreaming of KS Drew Hause Sidelock
Drew Hause Sidelock Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 9,758 Likes: 460 AZ but dreaming of KS	It's Bill Schwarz in Elijay, Ga. but he may be retired 706-276-7668 If it has a HOT send it to Jerry Andrews. https://sites.google.com/a/damascusknowledge.com/www/home

Re: LC Smith Restoration Drew Hause #662049 06/20/25 12:42 PM
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OP 53caddy Boxlock Joined: Jul 2024 Posts: 7 Likes: 1	Originally Posted by Drew Hause It's Bill Schwarz in Elijay, Ga. but he may be retired 706-276-7668 If it has a HOT send it to Jerry Andrews. Thanks. Hopefully he isn't retired

Re: LC Smith Restoration 53caddy #662051 06/20/25 12:57 PM
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OP 53caddy Boxlock Joined: Jul 2024 Posts: 7 Likes: 1	Pictures of the gun are located here https://imgur.com/a/lc-smith-dRoC4o8 Last edited by 53caddy; 06/20/25 01:35 PM.
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