Ithaca Damascus Hammer Double

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A friend of mine who owns a local gun shop asked me today if I was interested in buying an Ithaca 12 ga Hammer double. I looked at the gun. Hammers match and function. gun is tight to the face. interior barrels are bright with no pitting etc. 28 inch bbls choked full and mod. Firing pins are ok. no cracks in wood but it is quite dark and might need some de-oiling. Gun appears to be field grade with the standard setter or pointer engraved on the sides of the frame. What stuck me as interesting (unusual ?). was that the chambers are bored to 3 inches. I didn't have a tape to measure the barrels but my guess is that they're about 28 inches. nice Damascus pattern on bbls but will need good cleaning to bring out/restore the true pattern. no dents etc. anyone have any experience with an Ithaca Hammer gun like this? The 3 inch chambers really through me for a loop. Gun is selling for real short money and I might just pick it up for another project. No pics at this time but will take and post if I buy it.