When I started in the gun business in the early 70s a 26" gun would bring a 25% or more premium over 30" guns. You could not give a 32"away. The only people who bought long barreled guns were a few hard core duck hunters. It all began to change in the 90s when sporting clays really took off. I think the decline of quail and grouse hunting have contributed to lower demand for 26" guns as well.
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