I read that a few years ago, just reread it (thanks BTW) and still think the same as I did then. We are fascinated by these American doubles and their collective historical provenance regardless of their mechanical limitations and idiosyncrasies. Maybe we should just confess that Fleetwood Mac’s little tune is our American double gun theme song, “Tell me lies, tell me lies, tell me sweet little lies.” Too many factors other than design and workmanship are in play for us. We’re hopeless mutual enablers. And happy about it.
Now regarding your brother’s Elsie (Dewey’s assessment aside, “Almost anything is a better double than a Smith.”) You’ve done your due diligence. You’ve engaged the cadre here and over at 16ga. The gun is good and the price is right. You want it. You can afford it. You’re going to get plenty of satisfaction and enjoyment from it. Have I said enough? (Just remember to post pics when you get it.)
(And I confess I thought twice about aiding the OT direction of this thread but then I remembered, it is your thread.)
Last edited by FallCreekFan; 07/15/23 10:44 AM.
