Hello,

That sounds almost exactly like mine except that mine is a 1903, which also has been retailed by Charles Heyer & Co and also with a 28" (27.5" actually) barrel:

http://forums.nitroexpress.com/showflat.php?Cat=0&Number=211610&an=0&page=9#Post211610

Very interesting, would love to know more and maybe see some pictures?

/C