Looked at a nice 12 bore 2E the other day-- 30" LHC stamped barrels- half mood clips at muzzles- both tubes choked IMP/Mod--
Intact stock, POW grip, DT- ejectors in time, bores mint, barrels ring like the bells of Saint Mary's-- BUT-- on the right barrel side- where to top rib meets the barrel radius- for aprox. 7", from aprox. where the top rib expansion joint (silver filled) forward to the muzzle- you can see a solder separation line- you can get the tip of a toothpick into the "groove"--
So, with my good friend Brad Bachelder gone from this earth forever-- Can any of you gents advise me as to how much of a risk I might be taking if I buy this Smith?? Note, the rib separation only shows on the top rib--bores shine like a mirror-no pits or dents in the tubes anywhere- Many thanks-- RWTF
