Just a few observations: Yes, John, the 3200 28" gun is actually a 27 1/2" gun, and the 26" 3200 is actually a 25 1/2" gun. I seriously doubt that the 28 and .410 3200 barrels were made by Simmons. I think all four sizes were made by Remington. I assume the gun that Craig saw cracked at the Shenandale Club was a wood crack, not uncommon. Forends cracked often, stocks, not so much. Remington replaced forends for no charge for a long time, until I sent mine in and they charged me over $100 to replace it. I shot the 3200 for many years at registered NSSA skeet and NRA International Skeet. My 3200 was tubed by Kolar, a better choice for competitive skeet than the factory four barrel set. Simmons barrels worked fine but were a bit on the rough side, cosmetically. The Pigeon model had an engraved or stamped pigeon on the bottom of the frame. Otherwise, it would resemble a Competition Skeet model but with IM and F chokes. When Mr. McCormack and I were at Ilion in 1998, we saw highly engraved 3200s displayed in the entry foyer of the museum. This was years after 3200s were discontinued from the catalog. The Ennis engraved 3200s in the display case were "not for sale". However, on inquiring about them, I was told that I could order a new 3200 in any configuration at $2500 and up. At the time, I was at capacity for 3200s and decided I didn't need any more at that inflated price. Today's advice is not to buy a 3200 without the updates. The updates are very expensive on Laib's price list. I am down to one 3200 in the house, a 25 1/2" IC & MOD Field grade that once belonged to The Lovely Linda's late husband, still in new condition.
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