This is very interesting, but I do have a question. Would it have been more likely that this particular gun was just, by chance, fitted with these barrels to get them out of inventory, or would LC Smith have specially fit these barrels based on a customers desire?
This also brings about another question, I don't have the cash right now to pay to have this gun restored; however, down the road it would be possible. How wise would it be to have this even done? Basically it has survived the ages in pretty fine shape, minus the Hawkins butt pad that was installed. Originally I just thought it was an O grade Smith with slightly strange damascus barrels, now I'm starting to realize that it is a bit more unusual, is it ethical to start making changes to its existing finish when there really are very few problems with it right now?
