Britton: My very favorite grouse gun is a 26" 1-frame 12ga Parker that weighs but 6#10oz. Since you want a nice heirloom, I would not hesitate for a second to spend the money to reblue those barrels, which most definitely need it. Do that and you'll have a very nice shooter that you'll enjoy shooting, not to mention your heirloom. You have no money into it at this point - if you have to pay to have it reblued to get what you want, so be it. It won't break the bank. You should have it dismantled and thoroughly checked inside while you're at it.
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