I have a database of advertisements for about 300 Serial Numbered Reilly's and about 50 more which had no SN or in which the SN was not mentioned. A lot of the shotguns with original Damascus barrels (rifles are another matter) had 30 inch barrels including the 16 bores. A few (pigeon guns or 8 bores) had 31 or 32 inch barrels. That's why I wondered about the length of these barrels.
But reviewing the database I do find original 29 1/4", 29 1/2", and 29 3/4" barrels. The BPE rifles usually have 28" barrels although there are a number which are 26" or 25". So I guess the 29" barrels could be original. I have a feeling this is a late gun....SN 34xxx or so...late 1890's. Hopefully the seller will get back to me.
Last edited by Argo44; 09/23/19 06:29 PM.
