Posted by Drew Hause on November 16, 2017, 10:35 am, in reply to "LC Smith 00 12 guage"
Your 00 was manufactured in 1912 Ray. Unfortunately we don't know the significance of the 'W&R' stamp, but I suspect it is that of an importer of the Armor Steel "rough forged tube". 'C' is likely for Crucible Steel. '4 over 7' is the pre-fit & finish barrel weight