looking to find a manufacture date for 1894 AE sn#126345

[J mason]

recently brought an 1894 AE out of long retirement (had a broken stock, rib re-soldered and the end filled) 30" damascus mod/imp ready for the 2010 mn grouse season..... sn# is 126345 i would love to know the year of manufacture than you sooo much

[2shooter]

The records I have list it as 1902 happy hunting.