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rkrcpa1
PostPosted: Tue Dec 31, 2024 9:15 am  Reply with quote



Joined: 04 Sep 2024
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It's been a long time coming but I finally received notice that my account was activated.

I came to own a 16 gauge LC Smith a couple (few) years ago, I was browsing through a LGS and came upon a Field model that was at a price I couldn't walk away from (I hate when that happens).



The finish is worn, clearly it has been carried a lot but it seems tight. There was quite a bit of corrosion in the locks that required cleaning up but otherwise is a solid shooter grade.

I've been fortunate that I have been able to find game loads locally and that has been my primary focus although I have a MEC 600jr. ready to go if the need arises.

I haven't had the chance to get out with it much but I'm hopeful for the spring. I've enjoyed reading through the various posts here and have gained a great deal of insight to the 16 gauge. I have a penchant for "less" popular chamberings and the 16 fits in perfectly.
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Tom Shaffer
PostPosted: Tue Dec 31, 2024 9:54 am  Reply with quote



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Welcome aboard from Clearfield County.
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silverbowff
PostPosted: Tue Dec 31, 2024 11:53 am  Reply with quote



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What is the chamber length of your 16 L C Smith?

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PostPosted: Tue Dec 31, 2024 12:36 pm  Reply with quote
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Welcome on your first posting
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MSM2019
PostPosted: Tue Dec 31, 2024 12:45 pm  Reply with quote



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Hello and welcome from North Dakota.

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rkrcpa1
PostPosted: Tue Dec 31, 2024 1:11 pm  Reply with quote



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silverbowff wrote:
What is the chamber length of your 16 L C Smith?


2 3/4" manufactured in 1946.
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DUKFVR
PostPosted: Tue Dec 31, 2024 3:55 pm  Reply with quote



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WELCOME!
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Charlie16ga Redux
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I hope you enjoy your membership!

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putz463
PostPosted: Wed Jan 01, 2025 1:24 am  Reply with quote
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Welcome aboard, glad to hear from some new 16'ers. Reasonably sure we can help getting that 600 up and running need be.

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Byron Whitlock
PostPosted: Wed Jan 01, 2025 7:25 am  Reply with quote



Joined: 27 Jan 2016
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Location: Oswego, Kansas

Welcome to the site. You will find a lot of good 16ga loading info here. You should look in to the LC Smith collectors association. They are near your area and are a bunch of good folks. You can find a lot of info on LC Smith guns there.

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Savage16
PostPosted: Wed Jan 01, 2025 8:30 am  Reply with quote
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Welcome welcome welcome from a fellow Elsie 16 lover Laughing

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Citori16
PostPosted: Wed Jan 01, 2025 9:17 am  Reply with quote
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Welcome aboard, nice Elsie! You’ve joined a great group!

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Yes, welcome in to a great group of guys.
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Pine Creek/Dave
PostPosted: Thu Jan 30, 2025 2:49 pm  Reply with quote



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rkrcpa1,

Welcome to the 16 forum, glad you finally made it in. Nice old 16 gauge L.C. Smith you own. You might consider using light 2 1/2" shells in her to safe guard the old stock.
RST has great shells for Classic guns, if you do not want to reload.

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Citori16
PostPosted: Fri Jan 31, 2025 5:19 am  Reply with quote
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Welcome aboard, nice Elsie!

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