Battle,

Looks like your gamble paid off, as long as your initial wall thickness measurements hold up, and @ .030" you still have some room to work.

A 5 1/2 lb. 2 1/2" 12b with 28" barrels. Amazing...

And cocking indicators, a Deeley-Edge forend release, intercepting sears(??), great screw heads, a dolls head, and a really nicely filed up action.

Congratulations!