i will add to the folks who have suggested that you consider an NID Ithaca (the post 1925 guns). they are vintage, but quite strong and able to handle modern ammunition (within reason). 12 gauges were the main portion of production, and they are both more plentiful on todays market, and likely the most reasonably priced of any of the classic american doubles. the vast majority will be modified & full chokes with either 28 or 30" barrels, and weights in the range of 7.25 to 7.75 pounds. Ithaca is unusual in that they marked their guns for chokes using a 0-1-2-3-4 system - with 0 being cylinder bored through 4 being full choked. those markings will be found on the barrel flats nearest the choke.

let us know when you decide what to do....

best regards,
tom

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