Local shop has something stout that our Young Viking could use. It's Winchester 23 XTR 12ga with Winchokes and original box (like that makes a difference). The price at nearly $1500 is not that unreasonable (it's probably worth about $1200) and the 25" or 26" barrels are hardly a hinderance for gun in it's weight class. Oh, a double is not that outdated one must remember that two extra cartridges can be held between fingers provided those fingers are long enough!
Why would anyone want to own something that handles like a typical O/U w/o it's inherent advantages is beyond me.