Congrats on the new gun! Do wear hearing protection! I shot a Franchi o/u with 24" barrels for years, everything from snipe to ducks. I like short barrels fine, but this fall I'll be experimenting in the opposite direction to see if my Darne V21 with 75mm (~29.75") barrels can make an effective grouse and woodcock gun. I'm hoping the weight (5# 15oz) and really sweet balance offset the long tubes, even in the thick stuff.
Verney Carron made and make wonderful doubles. Probably the last gun I'll ever sell is a little VC 20b model "Sologne" made in the late 50s.
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Weighs 5# 6oz with light 67cm tubes and swamped rib. Chokes opened to .003"R, .010"L. Slightly pitted bores and noticeable carry wear only add to its appeal. Wonderful little woodcock gun!
Enjoy your new VC!
Bill
