Posted by David W on August 26, 2008, 8:47 pm, in reply to "3" 20 gauge"
I believe that the 3" chambers would definitely be uncommon, the 30" barrels, you see, but not often, but 32" would be uncommon. The recoil pad, sounds period.
Post a picture of the chamber stamp and let the experts tell.
A Cody letter should tell about the 3" chamber if done by the factory at time of shipping, maybe not the recoil pad. Is the lop to the end of the wood near 14" or was the stock cut and the recoil pad added?