Smith name, and are not classified as L.C. They were box lock shotguns, did not carry the L.C. Fulton, Fulton Special, and Hunter Special shotguns were manufactured by the Hunter Arms Company. After 1919, only Royal Steel barrels were available. The barrels were Royal Steel and Damascus as per gauge as stated in the catalog but no guns were marked as "F" or "FF" Grades. The FF Grade had Damascus steel barrels in 10 gauge for $25. In 1917, the catalog described the F Grade as having Royal Steel barrels in 12 or 16 gauge for $22. The Hunter Arms Company continued to produce hammer shotguns until 1934. Frames and lock plates were case hardened on all of the grades. The mechanical construction of all receivers was the same, but the engraving and finish on the inside of the locks varied. This was stamped on the receiver and the barrel flats.
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In 1918 when serial numbers started again the Hammer Gun's serial number had a prefix of "H". The name of the grade is usually roll-stamped or engraved on the top of the right barrel. In many cases, FIELD is written out for that grade, while letters are more commonly used for other grades (e.g., āIā for Ideal, āSā for Specialty, etc.). The grade is marked on the water table of the receiver. The previous combination of numbers and names for grades was replaced by names only. One of their catalogs from that year said that the old grades would be manufactured to order during 1913 only, and that the new grades would be carried in stock. In 1913, The Hunter Arms Company redesigned all of the grades of L.C.