The gun appears to have been chemically/mechanically stripped of blueing on the barrels. It's also been disassembled by using improperly fitting screwdrivers, possibly by a family member. The gun appears to have a short LOP and lots of drop. I can't tell if the barrels are damascus or not in the pics. A good inspection of the bore condition and wallthickness is in order before proceding further, IMO. Then, I'd check to see if the ribs are attached soundly. Assuming the barrels are good, I'd check the barrels for being on-face next. If all those aren't satisfactory, I'd hang it on the wall above the fireplace.
If it passes all those inspections, it could be a shooter. A chemically/mechanically stripped gun with buggered screws is no treasure to me, even if my father did it. For a hunting gun, the original stock dimensions will always be an issue for most average modern shooters. In the end, I'd probably just do nothing to it and keep it.
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