Until you post some information about the proof marks from the barrel flats and action flat it is pretty hard to tell you much other than what you have told us. Is it a box lock or side lock? If a box lock, is the action scalloped or straight. What engraving is on it? What date stamp is on the flats?
That serial number places it about 1897 and most likely a blackpowder shotgun with short chambers originally. Might even be damascus barrels. Lots to investigate here before you start firing modern shells through it.
Last edited by Jerry V Lape; 01/27/07 08:28 PM.
