Really , I am not trying to beat a Dead Horse here but what is the general opinion cut or not cut , even though " Factory Cut Barrels " which would have been done correctly I'm sure , and are correct per the letter , would the general collector / buyer consider this " Original and still as valuable or Cut and the value partially lost ? I know Factory installed Pad's etc. per the letter really help that situation when depending on the grade most would have had DHBP's or Skeleton Plates but Barrels , what do you guys think ?

Russ, I would consider factory altered as factory original. We know of a few hammerguns that were in stock and had the barrels cut at the factory before shipment to fill an order.

Dave ,I do understand that but the findings for this particular gun says ,sent back to have barrels shortened ,I would agree if it was mentioned cut to " ..... at time of shipping then I would agree ,Original but ? Really I have no skin in the game ,Just Saying !

Cut by factory is better than cut by a shade tree hacksaw, but they're still not original. IMHO. I have other things to spend 4 grand on

Guy's Its just my opinion of course but I would buy a gun as factory original /factory altered if it was in the letter no problem. I have a gun here that left Parker Bros. as a P Grade 12 gauge and now it a Titanic barreled 16 gauge and this gun letters. I consider it factory original.

Up to $6,800 on this one currently. Some people must really like the idea of spending way too much money for charity.

It's probably the only one made in Hamden

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Some of these charities line up bidders ahead of time to bid on these big items. It is probably some board member who has never owned a double gun in his life but agreed to do this "for the cause". Who the other bidder is is any body's guess

I have a 16 ga grade 3 with 28" barrels that according to the letter and the serial book was 29" and requested to be shortened by the factory. It's an 0 frame and a dream to swing with high original condition. Paid for the privilege of owning it.