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very nive shotguns.
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The 56 is often made as a pigeon gun. In a short barrel 20 gauge it is just a nicer and stronger gun than the #2. It differs from the #2 in that the #56 has side clips, third fastener, and a dedicated larger frame than the other models.
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I received this yesterday and am generally pleased. It is no Purdey but is pretty nice for the money ($3500). Is late 60s vintage, wood not as nice then as now, about my only complaint, lightweight despite heavier frame size, balances & handles great.
  
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That is definitely more than a $3500 gun, considering the side clips and third fastener and great engraving. The single trigger is a tossup depending on whether it gives you any problem or not. I would love to own that gun. By the way, let's see the wood.
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Thanks Bill, I prefer double triggers too. The wood is fairly plain European walnut, has a dark oil stain like earlier British shotguns. Inletting & checkering is good but not great for a sidelock shotgun. Today's AYAs seem to have nicer wood figure, a glossier finish, and overall better fit & finish, but are much more expensive. IMO the engraving today is not quite as fine and may be done with a machine except on higher grades, but I'm no expert on these.
 
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That is not a bad piece of walnut. A reoil would do wonders.
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