The hammer for the rifle barrel was located under the receiver and within the trigger guard.
The front trigger was pushed forward to unlock and open the breech. Smith Maker of Baker Guns, Syracuse N.Y“. (The second number denotes the number of grains of black powder used in the cartridge.) 44-40 cartridge, or as the catalog said: “The Rifles are chambered to use the Winchester 44-calibre cartridge, Model ’73.’ Experience has shown us that the 44-calibre cartridge is the best adapted to the purpose that this gun is used for.” Even though the catalog states this, research has shown they were made in 38-50 Ballard, 38-55, 45-70, and 45 Ballard and probably other calibers. The Baker Three-Barrel Gun was available in either 10 or 12 gauge. A buckhorn sight can be placed on the rib when desired, but in most cases is unadvisable, as the rear sight answers all practical purposes.” “In regard to the sights, after much experimenting, we have adopted the hinge sight on the stock, which turns down entirely out of the way while shooting the shot barrels, and when turned up has a slide with a common notch in the top for open or quick shooting, and when raised has a fine hole or peep sight for close or target shooting. The purpose of the Baker Three-Barrel Gun was stated in the 1884 catalog copy: “It is a fact too well known to need mention, that in going out for the purpose of killing small game with a shot gun, one is constantly having unexpected chances to shoot at larger game that a shot gun will either not reach at all, or fail to kill and to those who are in the habit of hunting in localities where there are animals that are dangerous, and which are liable to be encountered at any moment without warning, this gun gives the possessor feelings of confidence and safety that are invaluable, to say nothing of the extra amount and actual value of the game that can be obtained by its use. This was also on the top rib of the guns. Smith maker of Baker Guns, Syracuse, N.Y".
Advertisements made at that time said "L.C. By 1880 Baker was no longer listed in the Syracuse city directory. In 1880 Baker and Leroy left the business to form the Ithaca Gun Co. located at 20 Walton Street, Syracuse, N.Y. Smith joined with his brother Leroy and W.H. Smith made the Baker Three-Barrel Gun and the Baker Double-Barrel Gun. The data in the following table were adapted from Brophy (1977).During the period of 1877 to 1888, L.C. The alternative is to do a visual search of the table that follows.
LC SMITH SERIAL SERIAL NUMBER
To LOOKUP A SERIAL NUMBER, enter the serial number (with a prefix of the single letter S or M when applicable do not use all three letters such as FWS), select the gauge, check the boxes for a hammer gun and/or a pre-1913 gun, and click on "Lookup".Order a RESEARCH LETTER from the LCSCA.You may determine the year of manufacture in three ways.
LC SMITH SERIAL SERIAL NUMBERS
With a little time and perseverance, you should be able to determine the year of manufacture, but remember that all serial numbers are not in the records. In fact, some serial numbers were used five times between 18.You can determine if it is a pre-1913 or later by comparing information given under Grades of Shotguns on this website.
You will need to know if the shotgun is pre-1913 or later gun because some of the early serial numbers were repeated in later years. Serial numbers of guns produced by the Marlin Firearms Company (1968-71) had a prefix of FWM. Serial numbers for the period of 1946 through 1950 include Hunter and Fulton shotguns. Smith Gun Company (1946-50) started with FWS1 and ended with FWS 56800. Others have the suffix “R” (on both regular and featherweight frames). Adding to the confusion is that some pre-1913 ejector guns have an “E” at the end of the number, while others do not. Starting in 1917, serial numbers of all types, gauges, and grades are intermixed. During the period of 1890 to 1916, many numbers are not sequential with blocks of overlapping numbers assigned to different types of shotguns, such as hammerless ejector guns. SERIAL NUMBER DATA BEFORE 1890 ARE NOT AVAILABLE. Smith serial numbers, as they are related to year of manufacture, are confusing.
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