A while back I started looking for a decent SxS - mostly for informal trap/clays (a few hundred rounds a year). I kinda got distracted, but I'm looking around again for one. I don't want a pump, auto, or O/U. I've had them all and don't care for them. I guess I'm strictly an old-school guy. The only shotguns I've kept are my Grandfather's Stevens 311 and Winchester 37, both in 16 gauge (which makes ammo really hard to find, even before the 2020 ammo shortage) and a 12 gauge coach gun - not really suitable for even the most informal of clays shooting.
I'd especially like an old-school American SxS, but my budget will be dependent on selling/trading some things in my collection I don't use. So, here are the criteria I'm sticking to for now:
SxS only
Budget: no more than $2000.
Gauge: 12 or 20 gauge.
Double triggers preferred. Not a complete deal-breaker, but like I said, old-school mentality here.
I'd like something a little more refined than the Stevens. I like it fine, but it's a little clunky in some ways. I'd like one with some checkering, maybe a little scroll-work or engraving if the price is right.
I've been looking pretty hard at an LC Smith, and there are several Field Grades on GB that are within that range. But I'm a little out of my depth here. Fox, Parker, and others are classics, too, but I'm not quite sure what I should be looking for. Are there particular brands, years, models I should be looking for or avoiding?
Re: LC Smith or ????? - classic SxS sought
2if you were here in NC we'd be talkin' 'bout my old 12 ga sportsman's *cleveland*. shot it twice per barrel.
i'm retired. what's your excuse?
Re: LC Smith or ????? - classic SxS sought
3Have to be careful with the weld points on the old SxS. If you consider new, look at https://www.sportsmans.com/shooting-gea ... /p/1528775
This is a sportsmans guide exclusive that is case colored (pics on google). Made at the Huglu turkey factory which makes pretty solid guns for the price
This is a sportsmans guide exclusive that is case colored (pics on google). Made at the Huglu turkey factory which makes pretty solid guns for the price
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4I've looked at the G2. It seems a nice gun for the price, new. Ive got a line on a couple different nice vintage ones, so we'll see what pans out. One 1914 LC Smith and a Model 1894 Remington Trap gun.
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Re: LC Smith or ????? - classic SxS sought
5Hi. First post. SXS are soft right now and a fine investment can be made . For under 2k I am sure you can find a nice Parker or LCS. I like the Winchester 21 also but I prefer a Belgian Superposed
Best,
Keith
Best,
Keith
Re: LC Smith or ????? - classic SxS sought
6intro thread bla bla bla.
i'm retired. what's your excuse?
Re: LC Smith or ????? - classic SxS sought
7Welcome home. Pull up a stump and set a spell.kasmart wrote: Mon Feb 15, 2021 1:52 pm Hi. First post. SXS are soft right now and a fine investment can be made . For under 2k I am sure you can find a nice Parker or LCS. I like the Winchester 21 also but I prefer a Belgian Superposed
Best,
Keith
To be vintage it must be older than me!
The next gun I buy will be the next to last gun I ever buy. PROMISE!
jim
The next gun I buy will be the next to last gun I ever buy. PROMISE!
jim