Odds and Ends

L. C. Smith A3

Forend for a 12 ga. A3 checkered in factory pattern at 28 LPI.

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   L. C. Smith

While the design of the Smith receiver admittedly does not allow an abundance of bedding surface, much greater contact area can be achieved with a custom stock than the original factory inletting provided.  Pre-1913 example.

Filing in a rear sight

Fitting a rear sight to the base