I had one and sold it back in the 80's to get a Win Model 23 28 gauge. I believe I got about $500 back then. I always shot it quite well, but I kept my BSS Sporter 20 over the Ithaca 280E because my buddy's Ithaca had started getting a little loose. The Browning is a little heavier than the Ithaca, but it is still my favorite gun.