Mr. VanHorn:
A fine little 20-bore there! And it just might be by J. W. Laird & Co., Gunmakers, 6 Bishopsgate, Without London... per Nigel Brown's British Gunmakers Vol. I.
The "I" may just be an oddly engraved "J".
The "Without" reference means the actual location of the gun's build was Birmingham. As opposed to within London. Brown notes the Bishopsgate shop from 1889-96.
Kirk can certainly advise on the barrels. Also, the right firing pin head looks a bit mashed. Lock pins have been polished. Probably no worries, but I'd send the whole gun for inspection...
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