Even though fairly rare with 1100 total pieces, and being rather nice guns, I dont know how collectible the Japanese made Browning BSS Sidelock shotgun really is, at least at this point in time. People are different, and some prefer 28 barrels over 26 for shooting/hunting. With that said, I have not heard of any of the 28 guns with open chokes from the factory. If I bought the 28 gun as a safe queen, Id leave the chokes alone. If I bought it to hunt upland game over pointing dogs, esp Ruffed Grouse hunting, Id open the chokes, and would have a pro do the barrel work. Plus, all those guns have 14 1/4 LOP. For me to shoot, Id have to lengthen the stock to 15 LOP in a DT gun, and there again......goes away the originality.

Socialism is almost the worst.