Not to hijack the thread but this information may be pertinent. I know of a 2E Smith 16 gauge gun, s/n 2109xx, shipped in March 1909. Straight grip with Hunter One trigger that works perfectly, screw slots and wood inletting show the gun was probably never apart. Anyway, a couple of questions on these early Smiths.

1. The gun has the so called pre-1905 firing pin bushings, but the letter shows it's a 1909 gun. Any thoughts from the experts?

2. Gun has the second stye barrel stop setup. The Houchins book makes it sound like this was only used, and rarely, on extractor guns. This gun I write about is an ejector. Am I reading the book correctly?

Thanks for any/all inputs. Silvers




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