Destry,Well, I didn't start this pissin' contest, "my blank is bigger than your blank" but until proven otherwise I'll stand by Jim's assessment of my gun (especially since he has seen it & you haven't)I am attempting to obtain the original information on my gun from the successors to Riggs & Co. who bought Reilly in the early part of the 20th. century. I too, have two eight bore doubles, a Joseph Braddell of Belfast and a James Beattie of London, and they weigh in at @ 15 pounds each (the Braddell being a bit heavier). I haven't had the Reilly properly weighed and measured but I will do so at the first opportunity I would love to see pics of your Churchill 8 bore & of you shooting ducks (I didn't know that you could drive ducks) in England with a H&H 4 bore. I really like my Reilly four and apparently, judging from the numerous posts here,many other knowledgeable folks seem to like it too.

Best Regards, George

BTW: You can reach Jim most weekdays at The Darlington Gun Works Phone (843)393-3931 Jim learned his trade as an Air Force gunsmith in Germany at the end of WWII working side by side with Master German gunsmiths. I'll take his evaluation over almost anyone's. I'm sure that he would be more than happy to discuss my gun with you.

To see my guns go to www.mylandco.com Select "SPORTING GUNS " My E-Mail palmettotreasure@aol.com