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Brent,

Maybe Tilapia in those Teal Ponds?

Here are a few interesting 16 gauge guns for sale...

http://www.crosnoeguns.com/product/13364.html

http://www.crosnoeguns.com/product/12373.html

http://www.crosnoeguns.com/product/13297.html

Kittery Trading Post sometimes has some 'sleeper' deals a good sight to watch..

https://www.kitterytradingpost.com/new-u...efv1=16%20Gauge

That Matador could be interesting if you don't mind it missing one trigger and a fairly straight stock? They are glad to send pics when you ask.

I see that this thread has aged well. 16's have become even more popular since 2012, and I don't see that changing. I've sold all but one of my 12's, in favor of them. There is a subjective magic goldilox quality about them that I've not found in any of the other gauges. Viva la 16!

Michael... I shoot 12 gauge, put a red shell in the right and a blue in the left and pull both triggers at the same time = purple shoulder..

Gil..WOW ..'dream team'

That's a beautiful gun, Mark. Are those colors original or restored? Love to see one of those "in the flesh".

Gil, I'd forgotten just how nice the wood on that Ideal turned out.

Many years ago I sold everything in the safe except three favorite 16ga SxSs. No need or desire for anything else.

Another 16ga enthusiast here. I also love the 16ga shotguns and I have 3 of them. Nothing as beautiful or high-end as the above gun. However, each one is special to me and I enjoy taking them afield or for a round of clays. Maybe the fact I learned shooting my grandfather's old Steven's 16ga SxS make me bias, but I will not let that change at all. BillK

I agree the gauge is worthwhile, and perhaps ideal in many ways.

My only specimen is a Sweet Sixteen which is very sweet indeed but it gets little use because I can shoot its twin sister magnum 20 for half the cost using standard 20ga shells which it cycles perfectly.

You cannot tell the difference between those two guns blindfolded unless you cheat and feel up the barrel. I suspect this would be the case with most 2 barrel 16/20 sets or 20/28 sets also. The difference is so insignificant that those who listen to inner logic instead of inner romance select the 20 gauge 'most' of the time.

The 16 would be more popular (as would the 28) if the ammunition companies didn't overcharge us for shells.

I would not pass up a nice double in 16 if it were to find me, but I've never actively looked for one. I feel well served with the 20 gauge.

Bill,

That's what I've enjoyed about this board throughout the years, a great cross section of double gun lovers from a beautiful Holland and Holland, Purdey, W. Powell etc. to Stevens, Fulton or JABC, etc.
My first 16 was a Stevens as well, my buddy's an Iver Johnson and CYCLE WORKS (too cool) that we shot doves with in the African Savannah type flora of SW Oklahoma. The incredible wealth of knowledge and acceptance here lead me to delve into damascus guns and even break into a 'high end' gun. It's great to see the incredible pics of all of these guns in action and the stories that go with. It's seems most people here have a respect for whatever your 'bias' or nostalgia may be. At present, I tend to leave the pretty ones at home and find pleasure in hunting with the 'field grade' guns. However, I'm fairly certain that will change as more gray hair and shuffling of the feet comes on. I'm looking forward to turning some of these over to my progeny so that they can carry on these traditions.

indeed....i noticed he was airing out his turnips....