Manufactured in 1903. According to the information on page 62 of "L.C. Smith Shotguns" by Brophy, only 484 Grade 5 shotguns were manufactured before 1913 when the designation was changed to the Crown Grade. Blue steel dovetail lump barrels with dual bead sights on the matte concave rib marked (faint) "MADE TO ORDER BY THE HUNTER ARMS CO. FULTON, NY" with gold inlaid bar near the breech end of the rib, 2 3/4 inch chambers with automatic ejectors, modified/full chokes, and wedges of light scroll engraving at the breech. Casehardened action and lock plates with sculpted fences, dual checkered triggers, and sliding tang safety. The action and locks have full coverage fine scroll engraving with floral bouquet accents, "L.C. SMITH" banners on the locks and detailed hunting dog scenes featuring a pair of pointers on the right and a pair of setters on the left. The dogs and backgrounds are highly detailed and are like the work of Hunter Arms Co. Master Engraver Albert Krauss. The locks are numbered to the action. Attractive checkered beavertail forearm with roller latch, engraved fittings, engraved interior fittings, and straight grip stock with vented Pachmayr recoil pad. Barrel and stock measurements are: bore diameter at 9 inches from breech .730/.732; minimum wall thickness .023/.022; drop at comb 1 3/8 inches; drop at heel 2 1/8 inches; length of pull 14 1/4 inches.

Fine. The barrels have 98% refinished blue remaining with very light rib markings and engraving, some light muzzle wear, and mid sight bead pushed into the rib. The action and locks have an overall gray patina with small traces of original case colors visible in the protected areas, well defined, detailed engraving, and some light spotting on the repaired upper tang. The refinished wood is also fine with crisp re-cut checkering, scattered small dings, attractive color and grain, and period added recoil pad. Mechanically excellent.