1923 Trap Configured VHE (Pic Heavy)

[Mike Poindexter]

Just picked up a 1923 12 ga VHE with BTFE and a 2" DAH, but without the vent rib or single trigger. The gun letters as is, with the exception of the recoil pad which appears early aftermarket without spur. The chambers are 2 1/2" and the chokes are 40 points each, over pristine .734 bores. The gun shows expected wear and tear but the trigger plate screws appear untouched. No repair codes visible on the barrel flats. I mention this only because I questioned the overbores as being inconsistent with factory standards at this time, while the 2 1/2" chambers are spot on according to TPS. Also, because of the high comb, I just wondered if somebody ordered special boring to enhance the full chokes for the trap game. Either that or they have been honed or back bored later on. The only other unusual thing is the checkering on the BTFE doesnt match any shown in TPS, or in earlier BTFE forum topics, and seems a little fancier than a straight VH pattern, but not as fancy as the higher grades. I copied the letter and attached a bunch of pics for your thoughts and/or comments. Seems to be all original except the pad. Interestingly enough, the serialization book shows only extras are barrels, which dont appear in the letter.
Thanks in advance.