Hello Researcher,
My error, the 20 ga was made in 1924, not 1927. Barrels are Belgian steel, Ser# S 377944. Mod and Full chokes. I considered not lengthening the chambers but 2 1/2 shells are not as readily available locally and I didn't want to take the chance that some family member would not try to shoot a 2 3/4 without realizing the difference (and safety issue). The Master Gunsmith (that Ithaca Gun Co referred me to) indicated the lengthening the chambers would not compromise the gun etc.
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