L.C. Smith Factory Records

L.C. Smith factory records cover manufacture from the late1890s into the 1940s. Records typically include confirmation of grade, gauge, barrel length, date of manufacture. Other configuration data may also be on the record and will be included on the letter if present. Customer information may be available on L.C. Smiths produced after 1917. Find more information on record availability here (L.C. Smith on page 2)

L.C. Smith factory letters are $75 for individuals who are not Firearms Members of the Center. Learn more about firearms membership here.

Factory letters are typically completed and ready to mail about four weeks from payment receipt.

Ready to order your L.C. Smith letter?

Have you checked the available serial numbers list to see if information may be available on your L.C. Smith? (on page 2)

Factory letter delivery options:

Standard (US – $5, International – $8)
Priority (US – $14, International – starting at $35)
Fee is added per order, not per letter
Standard delivery fee waived on member benefit letter orders
Standard delivery fee waived on orders using pre-purchased letter packs

You can either…

Print an order form and mail it in with payment:
- Include an email address, if possible, for occasional updates on your order.We suggest that you contact the Records Office at 307-578-4031 or [email protected] to determine record availability before sending it in.
- Choose your preferred delivery method and include that amount in your check. If delivery method is not selected, you will be contacted for payment.
- If records are not available for your L.C. Smith we will notify you and return your check.
- Credit cards will be charged the appropriate fee. If delivery option is not selected, standard delivery fees will be applied to your total. If records are not available, credit card information will be destroyed.

Fill out the online order form below
- If you do not see a confirmation message on the screen after clicking “Submit Order,” please scroll the form to make sure you have filled out all required fields then re-submit.
- Records Office staff will review your order and send a confirmation email with record availability and fee total within two business days of order form receipt (Monday – Friday).
- Within four days of order receipt, you should receive notice of your e-invoice in your e-mail via PayPal. If you do not see your PayPal invoice within 2 business days of order confirmation, contact the Records Office.
- Pay your invoice as soon as you are able.
- A PayPal account is not required to make payment on your invoice.

Order Form: L.C. Smith Factory Letter

Use this form to order factory letters for L.C. Smith firearms. Before you order, please check out the L.C. Smith Available Serial Number List to see if records are available for your firearm.

Available Serial Number Ranges PDF (L.C. Smith on page 2)

After you click “submit” you will receive an on-screen acknowledgement. If you do not see the acknowledgement, please scroll back down to the form to make sure you have completed all required fields.

Are you already a member?*
- Yes
- No
Please enter your member ID:
Is this order for a letter or a search?
- Letter: Full factory letter, mailed in four weeks. Letters on account will be used first, additional letters will be invoiced.
- Search: Results sent by e-mail within 2 business days. Searches on account will be used first, additional searches will be invoiced in 5-packs.
Consider membership with the Buffalo Bill Center of the West with firearms benefits starting at $150 per year. Members receive some number of free serial number searches, may purchase additional searches, and enjoy large discounts on factory letters. Click here to find out more or call 307-578-4008.
Please enter PROMO code (if applicable):
Purchaser Name*
Prefix First Last
Address*
Street Address City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Phone Number:*
E-mail Address:*
Enter Email Confirm Email
Is this factory letter for another person?
- No
- Yes (you will have the opportunity to fill in their information below)
To whom should we mail the letter?
- Mail letter to me
- Mail letter to them (enter the name and address below)
Recipient Name (if different from purchaser):
Prefix First Last
Address*
Street Address City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Firearms Information
After submitting your order form(s), you will receive a confirmation e-mail indicating record availability and letter price within two days of order form receipt.
L.C. SMITH

L.C. Smith factory letters are $75 each and contain basic configuration information and dates of manufacture.

Click here to find the list of available L.C. Smith models and serial number ranges (on page 2). Customer information may be available for shotguns produced after 1917. Not all L.C. Smiths can be lettered. Please provide as much of the following information as you can.

To order letters for additional L.C. Smith firearms, click the + sign at the end of the row.
L.C. Smith grade: Gauge: Serial number:
Postage & Handling
Postage & Handling fee is added per order, not per letter. Standard delivery fee waived on member benefit letter orders and on orders using pre-purchased letter packs.
Choose your factory letter delivery option*
- Standard (US – $5, International – $8)
- Priority (US – $14, International – starting at $35)
You’re almost ready to submit your form!

Firearms Records Office staff will review your order and e-mail an invoice via PayPal with 2 business days (Monday – Friday). Once payment has been received, we will process your order. Letters are typically mailed within 4 weeks of payment.

Thank you, and if you have any questions, please contact us at [email protected] or 307-578-4031.
Note: If you do not see a confirmation message on the screen after clicking “Submit Order” below, please scroll down and review the form to make sure you have filled out all required fields and then re-submit.

L.C. Smith grade:	Gauge:	Serial number: