I think this is one of those things that you know in the first 30 seconds of handling the gun. I have gotten used to the 3"DAH in all of my hammer guns(and don't even notice it anymore). LOP is more of a deal breaker for me. I have a 32" barrel 12ga. grade 2 lifer with 3 1/4" DAH that is just wonderful, with both targets and hunting.
So my advice would be to handle the gun first and you'll either love it or hate it.
I do think there are collectors who are looking for the grade and rarity of a gun first and shootablility second. That's fine and I respect it, but I am just not wired that way with most of my guns, there are always exceptions though. A truly unique Parker may need to follow you or me home regardless of shootability.
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