For 40 years, Dad used the Model 12 12ga full choke he got from his dad, who had used it for 30 years before. It was used on everything from squirrels to birds to deer - while being loaned out back in the 30's, it even killed a bear.

During a moment of stupidity, I had it reblued and new stocks attached. I did it to honor them, but have had regrets since. I kept the old (beaten, scarred and cracked) stocks, and will put them back on some day. Some 4/0 steel wool will be used on the bluing. The gun rekindled more memories when it showed the signs of hard use.