Well, that's encouraging but anyone can engrave the barrel underlug, the last three #s engraved there is common knowledge among handi owners that have had barrels fitted and all new ones come that way. It's a good way to tell which barrels fit which frames when a handi-holic has several frames!!! H&R/NEF has built so many different combinations over the years that it is hard to keep track of em all. If it shoots good and locks up good, not to worry. :wink: