David, Thank you very much for all the information. I took the for-end iron off and at first I did not see any serial numbers in the wood as I am used to seeing on my other LC's, looking closer I found the serial number on the breach end of the wood totally behind the iron.
At first look I thought it was a 10 Gauge but it is a 12 gauge with 30" barrels. it is a heavy, solid substantial feeling gun.
I am thinking of picking up one of the reproduction Dogs Head inserts to glue into the for-end and then just leave the gun as is.
John

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