S#: 197896 | 32" Barrels | 14" LOP | Noshoc rubber recoil pad | Dual triggers | These "Wild Fowl" models are heavier than standard field-grade L.C. Smith shotguns and feature a reinforced web or reinforcing ring at the breech to safely handle heavier powder loads and 3-inch shells | The Receiver is marked 197896 Serial where-as the barrel is marked 198009 and also has US Flaming Bomb, Ordnance Wheel, and RLB Inspector Initials. Forearm is stamped 81 | In 1942, the U.S. government's Rochester Ordnance District contracted the Hunter Arms Company to supply roughly 1,500 L.C. Smith Field Grade shotguns. These side-by-side shotguns were utilized by the military for training aerial gunners on skeet ranges to teach them how to lead moving target””Military contract shotguns shipped in 1942 and 1943 fall within the serial number range of 197,321 to 202,813 |||| CONDITION: Excellent. Nice darkened blue 100%, almost black finish on receiver. Nice 90% original blue finish on barrels. Wood stock and forend are excellent and solid with a nice smooth, shiny surface. Mechanically functions with a nice and tight lock up. Bores are excellent and shiny with just a few small imperfections ||||| CLASS: C&R