I still have my Savage model 220 20 ga. , which was my first shotgun. In good used condition, it cost me two weeks of my paper route earnings. I think they are higher quality and better looking than the Ithaca Levever Long Range Single shot. The cyanide case colors seem to hold up well on them.
At under 6 lbs., the recoil was noticeable with 1 oz. field loads , but nothing I couldn't handle at age12-13. It never had any malfunctions. However, mine is choked very full, so it was a bit hard to hit with, especially at closer ranges. I passed up one in 16 ga. at a gun show a couple years ago. It was only $90.00, and I'm a bit sorry I talked myself out of it, even though I certainly didn't need it.
