Hi Marcus,
Good choice sending it to a proper double gunsmith to get it serviced and put back on face ( a fine Birmingham gunsmith once told me, " A double gun a being just little off face is like being just a little bit pregnant!"). I have two of their early 1930's XXV guns, and they are truly a joy to shoot. Balanced, dynamic and wand-like, if I miss, it's my fault! Do get a copy of one of Bob Churchill's books on game shooting, his ideas on intuitive shooting skills and style work well with their light, shorter barrelled guns. Don't worry about the lack of choke, shoot light loads, as the lack of pellet deformation leading to "flyers" will mostly make up for it. There is too much blame put on guns, chokes, loads etc, for missed birds, most of it is just caused by poor shooting skills. Bad form for a craftsman to blame his tools.
It's a fine gun, from a fine maker, treat it well, cherish it, and shoot it as it was meant to be shot! Enjoy!
Last edited by Roalco; 06/28/17 11:43 PM.
