Thanks, Eric!
No intention of stopping at just one - or husband will steal it all the time :-)

Do you all have any recommendations re the proper ammunition to use?
A gunsmith has checked it out for safety, but I was thinking of starting with some of the Winchester "Featherlight" that I use for Cowboy Action shooting, just for my own peace of mind - but for sporting clays or skeet or acting as a Gunner in Upland tests for retrievers, what would be a good brand and load?

I would shoot anything you want. RST makes the best shotgun shells you can buy. The most comfortable shells to shoot for clays would be 1oz at 1100 to 1200 fps. Have fun!

Harry

Appreciate it! I love the way the shotgun handles and balances to my shoulder - good natural pointer for me and whoever altered the butt made it just the right length.
Can't wait to shoot it!