And even happier when this gent corrects his post re: The correct spelling of his surname- it is Hemingway, NOT Hemmingway. He first shot for money and prizes in Europe circa 1931- and won his Browning Superposed 12 bore-- 28" barrels, ventilated rib, double triggers, choked M&F--But Ernest shot and won that prize with his "Numero Uno" escopeta- a 1928 mfg. field grade M12 full choke, solid rib barrel-- later on, when he became the "Rey Del Mundo Escritor" and had some bucks (mainly due to wife No. 2- Pauline Pfeiffer- he started to accumulate other quality guns, mostly used but well cared for, and in 12 gauge. He was a solid customer of A&F-- some of his known firearms still exist today. El Zorro

"The field is the touchstone of the man"..