My SIL has a 5 digit serial no. Win mod 1894 30/30 that seems to have been made in 1894-1895. It has a 24 or 26 in. octagon barrel, a not too bad bore, any overall looks pretty good for it's age...... except: it was broken a long time ago across the wrist right behind the receiver and has an old repair that looks kinda "brassy" in color. Is this gun safe to shoot with cast loads? I would assume that one should limit the number of jacketed bullets because of the old metal? Is this gun just a wall hanger? I kinda bet it hasn't been a wall hanger since it was broken. Book says this gun is worth 1100$ in 10% shape. Without the wound it's in MUCH better than 10% but I didn't know how the wound would affect it's value either. Anyone help answer either or both of these questions?