You should consider going through the normal process of evaluating a potential Vintage Shooter. Make sure it is not loose or off-face, has no other faults that would compromise Safety, and certainly have the wall thickness verified, especially if it's been altered. If you do decide to shoot it, you should consider bedding the action. Due to it's age, you certainly want to use low-pressure loads with psi appropriate for the gun (or lower) when it was made.

Last edited by Ken61; 07/25/15 08:01 AM.
I prefer wood to plastic, leather to nylon, waxed cotton to Gore-Tex, and split bamboo to graphite.