Varminter,
I am not sure when they were made, might have been a barrel from the Barrel Accessory Program. This barrel is still available from H&R/NEF, its #638 and is $56.00. Did you happen to notice the serial # on the receiver?
10 GAUGE SHOTGUN BARRELS
Part #
Description Price
924 10 Ga., 3 1/2" Chamber, 28" Full 44.00
638 10 Ga., 3 1/2" Chamber, 24" Cyl. Bore 56.00
(Includes adjustable rifle sights for slug shooting.)
377 12 Ga., 3" Chamber, 24" Fully Rifled, Bull 77.00
(Includes scope mount rail and offset hammer spur.)
DANG, Markus beat me by a whisker. :wink: