I've been a long-term, read-only guy on the forum and it's been a great site to gain a wealth of knowledge. I have been searching for a while for a L.C. Smith or Parker as a project. I have wanted to find a well abused one and came across this one while on vacation. So, I have one day to make a decision and don't have any time to do research, so I thought I would ask here. I am a SxS virgin so any and all explanations will be appreciated. The gun has had the finished removed and polishing taking away some of the engraving, the barrels are approximately 24 1/2" (looks as if it could be cut down, and the stock has obviously been shortened. 2 3/4 chambers, 20 gauge. The grip cap is also broken. It locks up tight. Serial #1411R salesman said it was a series E?, field grade.