Posted in DOUBLES on Sep 30th, 2011
Eight gauge L.C. Smiths are rare double barrel shotguns. I don’t know the exact figures on how many were made, but I bet it’s under 50 all together. These side by sides were made as waterfowlers, hunting that can be hard on guns, so mot of the one I’ve seen have been in fair condition. [...]
Posted in DOUBLES on Jul 12th, 2011
A bunch of ammo for an 8 gauge shotgun. I know, it doesn’t seem very impressive. But I challenge you to find some 8g ammo, especially modern stuff loaded with Bismuth. Try and you’ll understand why seeing a pile of it is so unusual. Eight gauges went out of favor in the US at the [...]
Posted in DOUBLES on Feb 12th, 2010
Shoot, I forgot all about this Paker 8g. An online auction company called Gunrunnerauctions.com has it. It looks like the auction ends today, 2/ 12, @ 7:30pm EST. Auctioneer’s description: “Parker Grade 2, 8 ga. side by side shotgun. Serial #160785, mfg. 1912. Good condition. Wow! Massive double built on the biggest of the Parker [...]
