One thing to always keep in mind when comparing American and English doubles is that American makers did not have the protection of a proof law.The English makers could build a lighter gun for a specific load and not worry about liability.American makers had to overbuild guns to insure themselves from legal liability if someone put overloads in their guns and got hurt.That said,many Parkers,Foxes,and others were special ordered with light frames and handle and balance as nicely as any English gun.There are just not as many of them out there.You just have to look a bit harder.When you find the right one,you will know it immediately.
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