This shotgun was manufactured in 1899. It is 1 of only 1,673 CHE grade hammerless shotguns manufactured. The size 0 frame and the trigger plate have a large amount of tight English scroll engraving with some areas of flower and thistle engraving. The 30 inch Titanic steel barrels are marked with the weight 3 pounds 6 ounces, are stamped "1" on the forearm lug, have a single steel bead, are choked .018/.025, the chambers measure 2 3/4 inches and have ejectors. The 26 inch Titanic steel barrels are marked with the matching serial number, the weight 3 pounds 2 ounces, are stamped "2x" on the forearm lug, have a single steel bead, are choked cylinder/cylinder, the chambers measure 2 3/4 inches and have ejectors. Each barrel has it's own multi-point checkered walnut splinter forearm that is stamped with the matching number on the inside of the forearm hardware and with a "1" or a "2". Mounted on a nicely figured, fancy checkered walnut straight grip stock with teardrop flats, silver initial oval and Pachmayr recoil pad. Length of pull is 13 5/8 inches. The Parker Serialization book lists this gun as a Grade 4 20 gauge with 30 inch barrels, a pistol grip stock and no extras. Comes with a takedown hardcase and cleaning supplies.