Around 1980, I bought my brother a second hand, but, looked like new Fox model BSE 12 gauge, 30” tubes, single trigger, choked mod and full. My brother was thrilled to have a gun that wasn’t a single shot. He used it every year, until he couldn’t. I worked on both the single trigger and the ejectors, it wasn’t rocket science. Brother used it with slugs for deer, mostly, and an occasional tramp for birds, mostly with my dog and I.

A friend’s dad had the same gun, in 20 gauge. Needed work on its trigger as well, but, I didn’t do it.

Neither of those guys gave a rip about what was classic. They had them because they could afford them (I could afford one, in my brother’s case) had more than one shot, and, usually went bang. My brother used his hard, and it shows, it is on its second buttstock, as Stan pointed out parts aren’t an issue. They are heavy, a bit ungainly, mostly reliable.

I’d vote Nitro Special for everyman’s double gun. This one is a 16 gauge and a bit more svelte.

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Best,
Ted