This gun was manufactured in 1939 as one of only 2,375 Field Grades built in as a .410 bore out of 195,205 total according to page 177 of William Brophy's "L. C. Smith Shotguns". Built with blued Armor Steel barrels featuring dual brass bead sights on the matted solid rib, "L.C. SMITH Field GRADE" and "HUNTER ARMS CO. INC. M.F.R.S. FULTON. N.Y., U.S.A." marked on the right and left tubes respectively, chambers measured 3 inches with single extractor, and choke constrictions of .006/.007 inches. The barrels are fitted to a casehardened action which is unadorned aside from "L. C. SMITH" marked on either lockplate. The gun features double triggers and an automatic tang mounted safety. The gun is mounted with a lightly figured and multi-point checkered splinter forend and pistol grip stock with a black polymer grip cap and buttplate. Included is a correct period factory box (possibly original) and a leather mutton leg takedown case. Stock measurements: 1 7/16 inch drop at comb; 2 3/8 inch drop at heel; 14 1/16 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs. 2 oz.