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I have not even held a Merkel. The asthetics of these guns leave me cold, the engraving of any of the grades is...well, Germanic and does nothing for me. I'd likely take a file to one and sculp it and restock a field grade Go hold one,a 147 or better,and your tune may change. Also your gauge may change,as the 28ga feels like the 20ga. The AYA is a good gun,but go look at the CZ or DeHaan,you`ll save some big bucks,tinker to your liking,and if lightning strikes-you are able to fix it yourself.
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Chuck you just had that Nitro Special 410 all done up and you have a Winchester M42 what on earth do you need another 410 for cause you have all you need right there already!! Good Morning Chuck. Respectfully, please tell your wife to keep her thoughts to herself. 
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Merkels are available with a special order English scroll engraving. My Luxus Grade 201EL not only has very excellent scroll engraving, but outstanding marble cake walnut as well. Even has drop points, rarely seen on a Merkel. While mine is an O/U, their SxS guns also have the same options. Don't give up on a Merkel until you can get to a stocking Merkel dealer and check them out. Having said all that, I also like the AyA #2 very much.
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Chuck for that kinda money you can get a nice between the wars European or British boxlock in 28 gauge with 2-1/2" chambers. According to Burrard's volume 3 the standard 28ga 2-1/2" load was 9/16 oz and 1-3/4 drams. Approximately the load you would shoot out of the .410s you are talking about. They usually weigh 5 lbs, plus or minus an ounce. As a matter of fact here is a really cool hammgergun: http://www.willoughbymccabe.com/wm/detail.php?id=216Treb, I am so diappointed in you. Shame on you!  Best, Mike
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I think you need to track down Bill Jaqua, last I heard he had the finest collection of 410 side by sides, see what he thinks!
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Walt,
It'd have to be a 28" ejector 410. I haven't seen a good NID ejector 410 since I passed on one up in Seattle a few yrs ago for $3600 and one of our members here bought it. I'd pay good money for that one now.
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CSMC Fox or baby frame Model 21. My real preference would be a VHE Parker, but a 28" example would be hard to find, and pay for.
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Mr. Snyder,
American guns not boring? Come now.
I know: "To each his own" and "De gustibus non est disputandem" and all that, but...
The only "American" guns I find appealing are the Lindner Dalys.
Best Season's Greetings.
JC
"...it is always advisable to perceive clearly our ignorance."ť Charles Darwin
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jaycee..lindner American??????????????Chuck find one of the Galazan 410 nid part sets and build your own!!!!! merry Christmas mc
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