Damn... 1916! How did it it survive in this condition? Clearly it is worth more than $500 (in 16 gauge particularly). I had a really good feeling about this one... Maybe because 16 is my lucky number... Didn't think it would end up being the year of manufacture as well!

I was thinking about picking up some of these for it:
http://www.rstshells.com/store/p/113-16-Ga-2-1/2-Lite-Vel-1200-1-oz-Load-Box.aspx

Is this the kind of load it can handle? I'm already nervous about messing this gal up in the field...