Originally Posted By: Drew Hause
...the barrels are marked Laminated Steel like this, but are Twist...

Bingo Drew Hause - that is exactly what it looks like.

Originally Posted By: Drew Hause
Remove the forend and post images of every mark on the barrel flats and bottom of the barrel and we might be able to date the gun.

I am new at this but if I can figure out how to remove the "forend" without destroying it - I will take (and post) some pictures.

Originally Posted By: Drew Hause
The star over N is a inspector's stamp, but does not reliably date the gun.

Dang - wasn't even close when I said "Makers Mark!" smile

Thanks again for all your help.