Thank you, Sir, for the kind remarks. All my male mentors shot 12 gauge shotguns- 16 and 20 gauges were reserved for ladies and children in my upbringing years (1940's-1950's). Just re-read the 25th Anniv. edition of SS magazine, the writer's favorite shotguns- Two interesting ones, from the fotos and details, and the 2 I would pick as well- A Francotte 16 "funeral model" sidelock, and a Winchester Model 1897 Trap Grade, by pal Silvio.
Although I love the muzzle fore ward feel of a pre-1964 Model 12, I can also shoot a Model 97 equally as well.
