Leighton, How do you know that the barrels were cut? I have a 10 ga lifter from 1875 which has 28 3/16" barrels which were not cut. Sr # 6461. Apparently the early guns did not necessarly have inch even lengths, and short barreled 10 ga guns were popular. My gun has 2 5/8" chambers and I had Rocky Mountain Brass make me a couple of boxes of brass shells. They fit beautifully. They will make the shells to fit, so measure everything, give them a call. Looks like a nice gun!!! There are a few collectors including Austin, who have guns close to yours in serial numbers. David
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