It'll probably make a better dove gun, these usually came with tight and tighter chokes. Of course, they could have been opened at some time. Most quail shooting needs more open chokes, or you'll end up with feather balls floating down through the air and the small amount of meat torn up pretty badly. In my area, the doves fly high and fast, and tight choked old Merkels are well suited for them if you can get the gun out in front of the birds. I am sure you'll enjoy the gun if the stock fit suits you. The pre war Merkel guns were very nice.