This is the "Four Stripe- 60% Steel Good Chain Damascus" on a 1895 16g Quality No. 3 L.C. Smith. The Quality No. 3 had damascus barrels 1890-1895. Sanderson Bros. Steel Co. "Nitro" fluid steel barrels were available beginning 1895 through 1913.
"Chain" was standard on No. 2 and 3, and optional on A1 and No. 4 grade guns.



Haven't come up with any maker that would fit the 'IE' or 'JE' as yet.


Last edited by revdocdrew; 06/18/07 01:34 PM.
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