Jerry, most well kept Birmys will give you good service--and with a touch of "class". One tip: for a shooter that will last several generations I'd focus on a Webley Model 700, postwar. They're well made basic boxlocks with modern metalurgy. Chambers were factory cut to 2 3/4". Tried and true Southgate ejectors. Short of gross negligence I don't think you can wear one out. Price is usually reasonable. Good luck!

Here's one I found on Guns International that looks like a dandy: http://www.gunsinternational.com/WEBLEY-&-SCOTT-----12ga--28-Bbl-----Cased.cfm?gun_id=100113342

Last edited by Joe Wood; 01/25/10 01:38 PM.
John McCain is my war hero.