For the gentleman asking about Poli and 28 gauge, I have my story.
Almost 8 years ago, my wife allowed me to order a "bespoke" gun from the Poli's who had come to the Southern SxS. I wanted a 32 gauge for Vintage Cup competition with 28" bbls in IC/Mod.
I was told that the gun could be built on a 28 gauge frame. So I figured, hmmm, how much for another set of barrels in 28? So I could shoot easier to find ammo. It was a lot less than another gun.
Then I though, well heck, in for a penny in for a pound. How about .410 barrels so I could have a small gauge gun that could shoot easy to fine ammo with 2 of 3 barrels?
No problem to make they said, but the .410 barrels will be spaced a little further apart. It looks like a little double rifle with the .410s on it.
There was an issue of balance. The smaller barrels would get thicker affecting swing (MOI). I said that I was more concerned with "feel" than matched barrel length. Let the barrel length change as necessary to keep a constant MOI based on the 32 gauge being 28".
Rich Cole was the importer at the time and did a great job of making all happen.
I ordered a 3 gauge Anson Extra in 28-32-.410. Rich told me to get on the website and pick out my wood. I printed every blank in 8x10 on a color laser, picked out my favorite and then let the wife pick her favorites. She picked 2 out of over 30 and said whichever. Darned if my choice wasn't there.
The gun was proved for 2 3/4" 28, 2 3/4" 32 and 3" .410. Of course there is no such thing as a 2 3/4", 32 gauge for ammo. I know of my gun and 1 other the Poli's made from orders at that show that were prooved for 70mm 32 gauge. It will take some custom brass hulls from Rocky Mountain before I can make 32 ga "Magnums".
I chose the deep engraving and color case hardening. I wanted the gun to ba able to age with grace. As I use it the corners begin to get white from use, but in the engraving the colors are vivid and should be for years.
The gun weighs 5 lb 14 oz in 32 with 28" bbls, the 28 is lighter at 5 lb 12 oz and 29 1/4" bbls, the .410 is the heaviest at 6 lbs and 27.5" bbls. Accoding to Mr. MOI, Don Amos, the difference cannot be perceived between the barrels.
The Poli's truly created for me a unique bespoke gun.
I will order another Poli after I am done providing "parity" to my beloved.
I do shoot this gun. I have doubled on quail with the 32 barrels. It is a blast.
OK so the photos.
The basic engraving I chose to have color cased hardened:
The barreled actions, work in progress:
The stock blank:
Gun and barrels:
At the range:
Stock and action closeup:
Engraving and coloring closeup (I asked for the checkered sidepanels with tear drops)
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