Bill, a 7 1/2 lbs 10ga, that is light. Is it a #2 frame gun? I believe the lightest Smith 10ga was 8 1/2 lbs, but I have never seen a 28" Smith 10 bore either. 7 1/2 lbs would be a real upland killer considering that 1 1/4oz was a popular 10ga load back in the 1910's.