Interesting,
Well the gun came in yesterday, low and behold the follownig:
Interesting:
1- It's a #2 frame as stamped (the seller must have been looking at the grade stamp and seen the 3).
2- The barrels have been repaired (pretty good job)!!! Only need bluing.
3- They are Titanic...not Vulcan as noted by the seller!!
4- It looks as if someone also steamed out a few small dings in the stock at some point because it's flat and perfect.
The Bad:
1- The chambers have been bored from 2 1/2
2- There are two cracks (one on each side) about 1.25" along the wrist.
The Good:
1- All numbers match up!!!
2- Engraving is good (on the forend release the engraver engraved the patent date on the outside)
3- Though cut to 28", the barrels just touch at the end.
4- The wood is fanastic, even better than my CHE in color, marble and overall texture.
Now this throws off my whole thought process.
Any thoughts from the forum appreciated.