Thanks to all of you for your suggestions and insight. I am looking to purchase the gun as a shooter and have arranged for Abe Chaber to inspect the gun. I've also sent an e-mail to Atkin, Grant & Lang to ask if their records reflect their having done the barrel work.

From the dealer's description and the photos, the gun appears to be in excellent condition. As an aside, I'll note that Rocketman's valuation calculation is within less than 4% of the negotiated price.

Rem