Well the Serialization says it was produced with Titanic Steel barrels so it will always remain a mystery as to why the barrel flats are stamped Grade-3.





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Sorry, the barrels are indeed serial numbered to the action. Had to take a second look at the barrels.

At the time the gun was rebarrelled, all Titanic barrels were probably stamped with a grade 3 stamp. When the gun was originally made, Titanic Steel was used in several grades.

That’s a possibility Bill. Titanic barrels were used on Grade 3 and higher. Acme Steel barrels wouldn’t be produced until 1907 I believe. Peerless Steel I believe was used on Grade-7…





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