Hi Bill,
Nice looking pistol!
Will be interesting to see the proof marks when you have it.
The rifling doesn't look worn out!
Straight grooved barrels were at one time made for shot of a specific size, but this one is different, so can not say for sure the reason behind it.
Possibly the idea was to load easier, with less friction, but just guessing.
It looks French or Belgian, (stock shape and trigger-guard) and a nice solid gun!
I have an atricele somewhere on firing these. It's an old Guns & ammo publication.
Seems you don't get the nasty snap you get with a full-house .44 mag, but it does climb, though easy to control with one hand.
We will await a range report!
All the best,
Richard.
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