There are a fair number of number 1 frame 12's, this was the upland game 12. 6lb10oz is on the light side of normal for 1 frame 12's but not unheard of. Most 1 frame 12's will be a bit heavier, like 6/12 or 6/14. To get to light weight, they had generally plain, straight grain wood, shorter barrels, and extractors. I have seen a 6/8 26" VH 12ga, a very plain gun. Some of the reduction in weight came from the barrel walls, so know your wall thickness.
Sounds to be a great upland carrying gun.
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