Just recently I found an 1896/11 in very good shape - matching numbers, good rifling, etc. In my haste I failed to notice that the muzzle had been shortened by about 3/4 inch bringing it almost even with the stacking stud.

Does anyone have any idea why this would be done? I assume there must have been some damage but it the work was done very well. I haven't shot it yet but I am wondering what to expect. Any ideas? I did not buy it to be a wall hanger and am not worried about the collector value but I am disappointed in myself for not noticing it before buying.
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