I really think this gun is extremely unique. Its just a bit different from other spiral spring Woodwards I've seen. I am going to order a set of gaugemates for the gun to help make it somewhat economical to shoot at the clays range. This gun feels more like a heavy 12 bore upland gun in the hands and less like a 10 bore heavy fowler. Here's a couple more pics of the gun..
Before the re-brown...
Some unique features...
Well done heel and toe plates
Unique "rolling" safety...possibly the most ergonomic safety ever..
Very nice forend release metal...the inletting is fantastic
And the neatest thing on the gun in my opinion...the little storage compartment for extra springs and strikers...and guess what??.....They are still in there!! Brand new, the strikers and springs are beautifully fire blued and in perfect condition...Paul Hodgins took the "plug" out and fully expected not seeing anything in there and when the extra bits dropped into his hands, he looked at me with astonishment! Just couldnt believe that the bits were still in there after all these years.
