I agree TT, feel like I made the right decision by asking here first before committing. Keep the replies coming everyone, I learn a bit more with each post. I'll have to find where i read about the proof marks. IIRC, they were in the area of the production # on the barrel assembly. In the meantime, I'll take suggestions for smiths that others here have used for this type of evaluation. Again, thanks for so graciously helping a novice!

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