It is a NH or Grade 1 hammerless in 10 gauge. If it were a 12 gauge or smaller it would be a PH. It looks to be in original untouched condition - meaning nobody has done anything but shoot it and care for it.
It can be fired without fear with appropriate loads - the chambers probably being 2 5/8" or 2 7/8".
Nice one! - How long are the barrels? The Serialization & ID book says 30" and they appear to be uncut.
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"I'm a Setter man.
Not because I think they're better than the other breeds,
but because I'm a romantic - stuck on tradition - and to me, a Setter just "belongs" in the grouse picture."
George King, "That's Ruff", 2010 - a timeless classic.
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