I very much appreciate the efforts of several of our board members to unravel the mysteries of serial numbers and actual production dates. My only Smith gun at this time is a 32" 16 ga. When I happened across it at a S x S shoot several years ago it was on a table of guns being exhibited by a couple of Smith collectors/shooters. All had replica hang tags on them with the date that the construction began and the date completed. When I hefted this one it seemed perfect for me for late season doves, but I nearly dismissed it as being in too high a condition for me to trade into. Then, I looked at the hang tag and groaned. The owner asked what was the problem, and I replied "It was completed on my birthdate" (although many years earlier) . He grinned and asked if I recognized an omen when I saw one. ........................... I did.
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