Outing November 1898
http://www.la84foundation.org/SportsLibrary/Outing/Volume_33/outXXXIII02/outXXXIII02t.pdf For the benefit of some half-dozen inquirers, let me say that for all-round upland and cover shooting I prefer a cylinder-bored twelve gauge of not more than seven pounds weight, and by a maker of established reputation, be he American, British, or other over-sea exponent.
The better the quality of the gun the lighter may safely be built, and there is no sense in lugging about a pound, or less, of useless weight. A twelve-gauge, properly charged with smokeless powder and the correct size of shot for the game in view, will, if held aright, kill that game at any reasonable range.
