Just over 80% of all LC Smith guns produced were manufactured as low-grade models (Grade 00, 0, and #1 prior to 1913, Field after 1913, along with numbers of low-priced hammer guns from both production periods). The Smith customer always had his choice of grip style when placing individual/special orders directly with the gun works; but, as most low-priced Smith guns were made in advance of the hunting seasons to fill large orders for sporting goods and hardware stores 9and full pistol grips were quite popular during the Smith manufacturing era), original straight-gripped lower-grade Smith guns are rare. Although a full pistol grip was also popular on higher grade Smith guns, higher grades Smith guns with straight grips (from Grade 2 and Ideal and above) are not at all rare. In fact, some models of the Smith gun (Skeet Grade/Skeet Special) were built standard with a straight grip, unless othered otherwise. Avaialble, but seldom seen, stock options offered to Smith gun customers included monte carlo combs, a raised check piece, and skeleton butt plate.
