Id send for a letter, you never know when the barrel length is factory. I bought, at significant risk, an 1899CD with a 24 barrel and it lettered as such. The gun had high original condition and some other features that made me believe it was likely factory but it was still a big gamble... luckily it paid off. Your 1895 is now quite beautiful, I have a similarly restored 1895 and really enjoy it. Cheers
