You are correct Miller. When introduced in 1898 the 00 had Armour (later Armor) steel barrels. The 0 acquired London steel in 1907. If it was an employee's gun, it could of course have any barrel.

And BTW the sideplate ducks are quite different from those on the Specialty grade



More examples here http://www.picturetrail.com/sfx/album/view/15921276

Last edited by Drew Hause; 09/02/11 09:00 AM.