Originally Posted By: SKB
This is a wide open question with varying answers depending upon time of manufacture among other things. Do you have a specific type of gun in mind? The reason I ask is your tag on your posts.


Not really, I fully expect to stick with English hammered shotguns for the foreseable future, but I might change my mind.

Mostly I'm looking for visible signs to look for on a gun, both toward possible restoring a gun and for any future purchases as well.


I have become addicted to English hammered shotguns to the detriment of my wallet.