I was fortunate enough to find this L.C. Smith featherweight field grade at Presque Isle Firearms a couple of years ago. I have wanted a 16 gauge since I was a boy. My gramp had an Ithaca 37 16 gauge and I loved those shells of his. I have used the gun as pictured but have made the tough choice of having it restored. It is in North Carolina with Dan Printz of The Firing Pin. He is reblueing, color case hardening and beefing up the wrist at the back of the side plates. I believe it was Connors who said the 16 carries like a 20 and hits like a 12. I agree. This gun has killed squirrels, doves, rabbits, pheasant, quail and squirrels as well as a turkey. When it comes back Silas and I will have it in action for woodcock and grouse. I use 2 1/2 inch RST shells. The gun was made in 1937 so the chambers are short. I will post follow up pictures when I get it back.
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