Welcome to the world of Smith guns, and the place to start your research is here That is not to say YOUR gun is safe, and any vintage double should be evaluated by a smith with the interest, expertise, and equipment (bore scope and wall thickness gauge, and the proper screwdrivers!) to properly do so. So yes, Armor steel is certainly compatible with modern loads - NOT steel however. double gun makersĪ 1898 samples was Non-standard AISI 1045 carbon steel with high phosphorus and sulfur with a tensile strength of 101,000 psi.Ī 1908 sample was non-standard AISI 1018 carbon steel with slightly high phosphorus & sulphur, and a low concentration of nickel. 00 and post-1913 Field gradesīarrel composition and strength testing of 2 samples of Armor steel, and the barrel steels of other U.S. More than you probably want to know regarding Smith barrel steel.Īrmor steel was used on No.
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"Fluid Steel-Krupp Essen" barrels were cataloged as an available option 1900-1905, but the tubes were likely produced by Acier Cockerill Liege under license from Krupp. Steel Co., Syracuse which became part of Crucible Steel. Steel for actions and internal parts were sourced domestically mostly from Sanderson Bros. Hunter Arms had no steel mill and sourced their "rough forged tubes" primarily from Belgium.
Smith #5 Grade Gun, the stuff dreams are made of. If you need some further advise drop me some E-mail at and I will be glad to help you, with any questions you might have.Ĭased 1901 L.C. Smith guns, and they will out last your ownership. Learn the correct way to clean, oil and store your L.C. Like I keep advising everyone, I use the RST & Poly shells, 1200 FPS and under, to help safe guard the life of the American Classic double guns. Once this is done you can use the correct size modern Nitro shells in your gun. Smith Company.Īlways have an American Classic double gun inspected by a competent Gun Smith/Master Gun Maker to assure the gun you have purchased is in safe working order, prior to using the gun. Smith books for further education on the Hunter Arms/L.C. Smith guns, I always recommend using RST & Poly shells, made for the American Classic double guns. Hunter Arms acquired the Krupp metallurgy for their barrel process and started testing their own barrels. Armor Steel is one of the strongest barrel steels ever made for and by the Hunter Arms/L.C.
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