Anna
It would be nice to see a picture of the inside rear frame, this gun obviously has fired ammunition that has caused excessive damage. Some of the new collectors might want to see this damage.
I am not so sure about the split receiver, knowing that high pressure loads were used this could also be signs of that and have nothing to do with barrel installation. A plugged barrel might also have caused over pressure and explain the damage and new barrel.
All guesses of course
Vern
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