I prefer LC Smiths, of which there are many available with Damascus barrels...have quite a few LC'S (not damascus) and like them all, 12-16-20 etc. The quality of construction is exceptional in my opinion, the "swoopy" look of the LC's is what I really like.....the field grade is nice, but high end guns are out there as well, whatever trips your trigger ........GunBroker usually shows a good number of Smiths for sale. And, they are MADE IN THE U.S.A. I think Hunter Arms did buy most or all of their damascus barrels from the London makers..?
To me the LC out handles the rest, balance, point and so on...but just my opinion....there are some nice LC photos here on a post under 10 bore guys, also the LC Smith Collectors Association website.....a wealth of knowledge there about these guns...Happy New Year to all.
Last edited by PA24; 01/02/09 02:23 PM.