PeteM:
The 30 inch barrels are a fine Damascus with plenty of definition.I think that it is commonly called "Star Damascus". I think I can count six bands around "star" shapes. Eyes very poor.
Rib---MFG'D BY THE MERIDEN FIREARMS CO.MERIDEN, CT.PAT'D. JULY 9, 1907
The grade on this SxS is marked D on the water table.
Serial number is 23724.
Hope this info on a beautiful and rare gun is helpful.
Best,
John

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