My forend is complete and installed. Glad you mentioned the duck bill feature. Sure makes a difference. Can anyone help me with some info on markings. On the water table and underside of the breech end of the barrels is stamped the letter A and Pat. date of 1896. Also on the bottom of the barrels is stamped with a #2 and letter K. The are Vulcan steel barrels and the s/n is 36718 with 2 7/8 chambers.
JHolland
Do you have any more information on the patent date , like month and day? You can search for the patents.