Dash it Grouse Guy, I just recently sold something close to what you were looking for; a 16 bore English gun with 70mm. chambers but this one had 30 inch steel barrels.
I keep a separate gun and fishing rod buying account that is separate to the household account. At the moment it is quite low, due to recent purchases, but will build again. I contacted the importer of Chapuis guns to see if they can supply a straight hand stocked over/under with double triggers in 12 bore. I did point out in the e-mail that I would not be in a position to buy until later this year or early next year. I do intend to go ahead as they can supply what I want. A 'looker' at that stage but a purchaser in the near future. I stated my case and the reply was polite and that is why I will do business. Contrast that with a gun shop in the south west of England when I went in in a rare flush with cash moment and in a position to buy something interesting. The gist of the reply to my question was that I could not afford what he had on offer. I deal in cash for guns so just showed him what I had on me and walked out. He lost a customer. I was on holiday at the time and dressed fairly casual. Maybe he learned something from that. I like to think so. I've never been back to find out. Lagopus.....
