Possible purchase, does this seem ok?

[Drew Hause]

BTW the barrel material changed on the No. 1
Until at least 1894 or 1895 the barrels were Twist
1895 to about 1898 Laminated Steel
1899 2 Rod Damascus and thereafter
Special Steel was offered in 1907

A few No. 1 gun have been found with what I think to be "Bernard Ribbon"

[Drew Hause]

Something is wrong Peter.
Field grades were not introduced until 1913
The SN could also be c. 1920

I think you made a wise decision.

[Peter A Van Tassell]

Originally Posted by Drew Hause

Something is wrong Peter.
Field grades were not introduced until 1913
The SN could also be c. 1920

I think you made a wise decision.

Thanks for the confirmation. I don't know all the details like you guys do, but I do know just enough to get in trouble. Perhaps more importantly, I'm very aware of what I don't know. It's not that I'm new to doubles or shotgunning; just the vintage end of the sport is new to me. I do so love the craftsmanship, though!