Looks like you have the process well in hand. One small suggestion is to make the turned down portion of the barrel just a hair longer than the bored out barrel band. Then it will stand a bit proud of the band when assembled and make crowning a bit easier. I have also heard that folks that perform this joining will peen the end of the barrel which makes the seam just about invisible when the crown is machined. I like the looks of what you have done. To me, a 3-inch barrel is just about perfect for a Baby.
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If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction
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