It's a pre-1912(or pre-April 15, 1912) Model 8E(overhanging scears only) with a large crown which notes either excellent quality or excellent shooting characteristics, but not both. I think it to be a 1912 longarm. I don't see a Eagle "Nitro" stamp and guess it to be on the sides of the tubes. Many Model 8Es were made between the serial number range 181xxx to 184xxx in 16, 12 & 20 with production number in decreasing order respectively. Serial number 182542 looks to be very similar but without the beavertail forend, which would have been the only special order item. For some reason case colors didn't fair well and at one time varnish was also applied. The left tube is choked and there doesn't appear to be a "crown" over "W" on the right tube to indicate any constriction. The hunting scene on the floorplate looks to be atypical as does the special attention to the church windows. The smaller bores are coveted and fetch a premium.
Kind Regards,
Raimey
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