The SN is 263xx (didn't write last two digits since it's not my gun). The real lug is split in 2 parts. The SN on tg, action, and fe match. One barrel # appears to match rest of the gun (last couple of digits are not well struck) the other barrel # is 224xx. My assumption is that the barrel with 263xx is replacement (# were struck with slightly different punch and not as deeply). I suspect it is at this time that the tubes were made 27". This was pro job proly at the factory (not detactable other then # struck and tiny monograms under each barrel half way between flats and fe hook are different).
Keith, the pad was not added at the factory and the fit could be bit better.
It's a sharp looking gun with duckling on one plate and snipe in patch of grass digin' for worms on the other. Had to look pretty closely to spot that timberdoodle as the plates have nearly all cc left and the work is that fine.
