Der Ami, that is interesting information. The plot thickens, I suppose. I guess I will have to take a third look at this gun of extremely dubious provenance next time I am out that way, if still available.

I really felt like the barrels were not original as all the parts that connect with the receiver seemed to have been recently filed and crudely at that (in stark contrast to the action). There was also a blob of suspiciously fresh silver solder between the hook and the breech portion of the barrels on the rib.