I must respectfully disagree with the above posts. Disagree as far as the quality of the H&R hammer goes.
Prior to the H&R production of A&D guns, they built some very fine and sound guns. Popular opinion is that they were pistol manufacturers and only built a few SxSs as a side line. This is a myth and has no historical validity.
Three "styles" of SxS guns were built in the early days.The side lock version with the hammers, in removable discs, is a very fine gun.
The reason that we do not see many at auction is twofold. There were not so many built and the owners of them DO NOT SELL them.
I own both a 10 and 12 gauge example and treasure both of them.
I may just present the 10 gauge to a young friend as a first turkey gun. Would I give an inferior quality gun to a young shooter that has a lifetime to both shoot and then pass on this wonderful heritage to other youth?
I think not !!
Best,
John
