The Husqvarna model 51 hammerguns are a great deal and fine vintage style shooters. I don't much like the underlever Husky models. The Model 51 was built up through 1948, I believe, so most have modern steel barrels. I also think they're all either 16s or 12s. If you'd rather have the hammerless type gun the Husky Model 310 ia a real sleeper, and fine gun...Geo