You also have to watch out for the guns made from the rejected parts. You will see them with no name on them. Basic primer is that only look at the ones made in the US. The fit was not as nice on those made in Italy as a general rule. Then there is the suspicion that some of the parts were not up to desired standards. I know someone must have an NID made in Italy which is perfect but the vast majority that I have held are not.
It is a shame really. There was a demand for high grade small bores. But they never were able to get production up to high enough levels to meet it. I would have loved to have a 28 ga. with 30 or better yet 32" barrels. What a dove gun and pen released chicken gun that would have been. I've been looking for a 28 NID with bad barrels to have sleeved. Found one but refused to pay four grand for a gun which needed sleeved barrels, all metal redone and a new stick of wood for a stock.
