ROMAC, There are a people that are knowledgeable in this country to evaluate your gun, one has already said what he thinks about the gun and I'm sure he will post again. The other one for sure is Buck Hamlin.
This gun was made in 1911 and sent back to the factory for either a new set of barrels with the for-end, or just the for-end sometime in the mid 1930's on, as that is the type of for-end roller release used then. As stated the barrels proof marks are faint, who knows why, but it would not be on the original barrels as this came about in the early to mid 1920's.
Removing the left lock plate should have 4E stamped inside.
Case colors to me look original, wood would be an oil finish taking as many coats as necessary that the stock finisher thought.
Since you said this gun was inherited, I would find out from the present owner, if this gun was handed down from the original owner and if they have any records of work that was done. Unfortunately, there are few to no records in the ledgers of re-work done.
Still, a very lovely gun and a very rare one.
Last edited by JDW; 08/24/12 03:41 PM.
