Bruce it is interesting that the proofs on the barrel flats are in accordance with the rules of 1924 and has what appears to be a proof date code of 1945 (the small case x on both flats. It could be that a new set of barrels were made for it. We need to see the proof marks on the action flats to be sure of its age. I cannot see what the gauge and chamber length is (the mark at the rear of the flats on both sides. I will try to sharpen the image to see if I can make it out. Jim

I learn something every day, and a lot of times it's that what I learned the day before was wrong