It was made in 1898 Ernie, and you can find out more here
http://www.lcsmith.org/shotguns/pre1913grades.html
You might consider getting a Research Letter http://www.lcsmith.org/shotguns/researchdivision.html
Any way you could bring it to The Southern in Sanford April 24-26? There will be plenty of fellas around that could give you an opinion.