Originally Posted By: JBLondon

good point, re: ribs. Am following with interest as have a BV1 side lever hammergun. Not this one but you get the idea.
https://www.hollandandholland.com/2017/05/brevis-collection-lady-churchills-28-bore/
12 ga - ding
non-original fore-end - ding!
27" barrels - ouch!
(Not engraved "Lady Churchill" either) Style is actually a little different as the lever is more rearward.


Your case is exactly on point as to why I'm running this case study. I'll pose the next question later today or tomorrow. I hope this study will give you a pattern for thinking on your gun.

DDA