Agree- 100% there are tons of 12 gauge Field Grade (mostly extracxtor guns with DT) out there for under $450 in today's market. Pass this baby up- you say the movie "The Money Pit?" perhaps- don't but a beater and expect to get it repaired and end up with a Steinway of a Smith. Check with my friend Jerry Andrews in West (By God) VA-- he has many 12 field grade DT double guns- Smiths can have a lot of "sub rosa" flaws in the innards-- mainly caused by owner neglect and abuse, IMO-- RWTF

"The field is the touchstone of the man"..