I'd have it checked out then shoot the heck out of it. I picked up a similar one a few months ago. #18502, D2, 32", 3 frame 10 gauge with a capped pistol grip. I bought it without having seen it. It has a different set of problems. The bores are excellent and I don't think they have been messed with. Unfortunately someone thought a nice hot blue would look good. Separated ribs and the forend loop appears to be held on by epoxy. The things people did to these fine old guns! Oh yeah, the lifter looks like it had broken and a straight piece of steel welded on. Still, it's the only lifter I've ever seen and interesting none the less.
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