As Birdog has pointed out there is no "u" in Kavanagh. AFAIK, the guns range through v.good to farmers' guns. I've seen a few, mainly the latter, all SxS and sturdy. They are not very common in Ireland. I own one, 12g, serial no 6XXX that is somewhere in the mid-range, I guess, due to the quality of the wood and almost full coverage of the engraving. It is a family "heirloom" passed down through the generations from my greatgreatgrandfather. Hammer SxS, Damascus barrelsabout 28", stamped "Not for Ball." It has some rough "country" repairs - replaced fore-end (although the original Deeley lever and horn/ebony tip inset were re-used) and also a replacement hammer for right bbl. It has a countoured steel butt-plate. Stock is lovely old walnut, but the chequering is worn smooth, some traces of the lines can be seen. Caste is normal but the drop is quite big. It's a bit loose/off face, now retired and when I shot it as a kid was allowed only low powered black powder cartridges. I still remember the smoke and smell! Weight is quite light,just over 6lbs. and balance is beautiful, I take it off the wall periodically for a swing and a clean. Rs
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