Charlie, thanks so much! By the serial number, I'd say your gun was made in about 1898, yes? The big question for me and the Gilbert gun I've examined, is did it come with Nitro Barrels in 1895?
So, now that you have your Smith out of the safe, could you take it out for Fall turkeys?
Thanks again for your help.
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