Jim:
I look forward to hearing the results of your inquiry to Jinks.
Have your smith take a look at Bill's photos and the one I posted below from a Model stamped 38/44 Outdoorsman. Note the location of the stamp on the crane, the font, and the dash.
I own a couple Outdoorsman that were reamed as well. It has no effect on the gun's performance ! Although the collector value is nil they make great carry guns for the desert/forest when loaded up to the 38/44 level !!
Enjoy and shoot the heck out of it !
Jerry
"transitional" 38/44 Outdoorsman (modified by a previous owner)