Arrietas were definitely built with even dimensioned barrel lengths measured in inches. I've got a 2-bbl. set that I custom-ordered direct from Arrieta with exactly 28" barrels and had another with exactly 29" barrels.
Boss-style engraved 871 Arrietas are not ubiquitous -- I would say they're actually quite rare. I've only seen one other and that, too; was a 16-ga. with very nicely figured wood and a leather covered pad, but I don't recall if it had Briley's or not -- as a matter of fact it may be the very gun you're considering. Would the fellow you're looking to trade with happen to be named Greg?
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