Well I have the gun in hand (model 1894 BE) and based upon my observations found it in good condition overall, bores free of pitting, mechanically in order, with these qualifications:
- chambers lengthened to 2.75" forcing cones about .75" total length
- light scattered pitting on outside of barrels mostly forward 2/3, the deepest I'd estimate of few tenths of millimeter
For whatever its worth, dealer checked MWT (0.033/0.035) and bores measured 0.729. Will not have an opportunity to get it checked out during inspection period, no one around here is qualified, so any comments?
