Bob Cash:
The Italian guns are, for the most part, just fine. My friend and hunting partner owns the only two 3Es (late Italian) made by ICD. They are a matched pair with consecutive serial numbers, 20/28ga.,28"bbls, SST, BTFE, ES, IC/Mod, and upgraded wood.
These are very, very nice guns and he actually hunts with them. I prefer the Krupp guns (lighter) in general but that doesn't mean that there aren't very nice Italian guns to be had.
The bottom line is that these guns, in any configuration, are bargains in comparison to what else is out there. Just be aware of the Beschi issue and stay clear of these guns.

Last edited by Tom28ga; 02/27/09 08:26 AM.