I have a LC Smith Ideal Long Range with ejectors manufactured in 1925. Supposedly only 165 were made in this configuration and grade. Have two questions regarding the gun. Being that it has 3" chambers and made for more stout loads could I use 3" lead shells from the 1970's-80's or would that still have too much pressure for this old gun? Second wondering if someone can ballpark a price range? The gun is in original condition other than inside barrels may have been touched up. Bores are .732 and .734. Has perhaps 50% case colors, wood finish and checkering in good shape, barrels 30" are clean with no pits. Choked extra full and extra full. Patterned 91% and 94% with 2.5" shells using 3 drams BP and 1oz lead. Seems to have been moderately used. Pics don't do justice to the case colors.

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Last edited by Tamid; 07/09/25 11:18 AM.
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