Possibly, I was just speculating on what Jay had said, he spoke with the gentlemen that is selling or possible owner who sold. Still very interesting!

I was excited about this gun at first. I like back actions alot and would like to find one that something other than decarbonized steel barrels. I thought it would be a usable back action with the original barrel length of 30". Most of the back actions I run across have cut barrels.

There isn't a letter on #945 and I think there would be if the barrel repair/replacement was done. I have lifter#1310 and it had a letter for re-stocking, action work and barrel refinish in the late 1880s.(just some speculation...).

I would be okay if the barrels were replacements, but on these I question the shootability. There is pitting, a few dents and that rather large gash. I wanted to like this gun, but those barrels raise questions...especially at the asking price.

i shoot a back action gun that has plain steel barrels on it in fact i got 2 of the back action guns with plain steel barrels on them...both are 10 ga and are in good shape....charlie