I traded an old semi-auto .22 (Sears 6c) for an NEF single shot .410. The guy says his .223 bull barrel fits it, but I want to be certain the frame can handle it. The only thing I can find out about it is the year of manufacture (NF=1992). Here is the serial: NF217676. It has the multi-colored hardened look of it on the frame, but I can't tell if it's cast or steel. I checked against a cast iron skillet and both are magnetic. Please help!