Some of you may have seen this: http://www.auctionarms.com/search/displayitem.cfm?itemnum=9450857&oh=216543

Looks like the barrel is a total loss, but it might be possible to rebarrel the rifle, finish the stock and have a decent piece. G&H serial number of 2052 (or 2082, hard to read) places date of manufacture about 1950 or 51.