Tinker, we don't see many N.R. Davis guns in as good condition as yours. They were more inexpensive than the competition in their day, and most were rode hard and put away wet. They also did not stand the test of time either which is why many are loose or have been parted out. But if yours is tight and solid, I'm sure it will last for many more years if you stick with the low pressure loads for which it was intended. I'm not sure I would want to regularly use it as a slug gun. Modern high pressure loads sent even a lot of higher quality better designed guns to early graves.
I agree with your observation that is probably of higher quality (and looks better in my opinion) than many of the imported doubles today which sell for far more than what you paid. Enjoy.
