I have a 28", straight stock/splinter forend 12 Ga. Repro that weighs 7 lbs., 2 oz. I used to have a 28", BT/PG Steel Shot Special that weighed 7 lbs., 4 oz. It's hard to believe the 6 1/2 lb. claims since that's what my 20 ga Repro (26"/St. stock/Spl. forend) weighs!
Joe