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  2. Lyman Cornelius Smith - Wikipedia

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    Instead, Lyman Smith was the namesake of the famous L.C. Smith Shotgun. In 1877, L.C. and his older brother Leroy joined forces with an established firearms designer, William H. Baker, to form W.H. Baker & Co., and for the next three years, the firm produced Baker designed shotguns. However, in 1880, Leroy Smith and W.H. Baker left the company ...

  3. Gun serial number - Wikipedia

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    The serial number of this pistol is located under the dust cover on the frame, on the barrel, and on the slide. The bolt of an Arisaka military rifle, which carries identifiers matching the main serial number which is on the receiver. A gun serial number is a unique identifier assigned to a singular firearm. [A]

  4. List of shotguns - Wikipedia

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    Franchi Sporting Purpose Automatic Shotgun 12: Luigi Franchi S.p.A. 12 gauge Italy: 1979 Franchi SPAS-15: Luigi Franchi S.p.A. 12 gauge Italy: 1986 Fosbery Pump Shotgun [1] George Vincent Fosbery United Kingdom: 1891 GEN-12: Taran Tactical: 12 gauge 20 gauge United States: 2024 H&R Ultraslug Hunter: H&R Firearms: 12 gauge 20 gauge United States ...

  5. Smith & Wesson Model 1000 - Wikipedia

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    The Smith & Wesson Model 1000 is a semi-automatic shotgun offered in 12 and 20 gauge by Smith & Wesson during the 1970s and 1980s. The shotguns were developed and manufactured in Japan by Howa Machinery .

  6. Forensic firearm examination - Wikipedia

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    Examiners performing a restoration first sand the area where the serial number used to be. This removes any debris from the area left when the serial number was obliterated. [28] The examiner then chooses a chemical, usually an acid, [28] that will be used to slowly bring the number back to the surface. The type of chemical that is used depends ...

  7. List of most-produced firearms - Wikipedia

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    Model or series Class of firearm Origin Low estimate of production High estimate of production [b]. Notes Gabilondo Ruby (and similar) : Semi-automatic pistol Spain 700,000 [149]

  8. Smith & Wesson Model 3000 - Wikipedia

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    The Model 3000 was available in 12 and 20 gauge, chambering 2 + 3 ⁄ 4 or 3 in (7.0 or 7.6 cm) shotshells. [1] A "slug gun" variant chambered for 2 + 3 ⁄ 4-inch shells with a magazine extension and a shorter barrel was offered in 12 gauge only, with optional open sights.

  9. Smith & Wesson Model 916 - Wikipedia

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    In 1972, Smith & Wesson—located in Springfield, approximately 25 miles (40 km) from Haydenville—bought patents and tooling for Noble's Model 66, a 12-gauge pump-action shotgun. [5] [3] Smith & Wesson produced the shotgun as their Model 916, with a sportsman version (916), takedown version (916T), and tactical version (916A). The guns were ...