Sat down to buy a new shotgun today

[Stepmac]

Today I grabbed my computer tuned into Gunsinternational and clicked onto the shotguns site. I figure I've got $2K to spend without too much response from the boss. Might go to $3. First I looked at the Army Navy shotguns sight. I was really temped to order a WC Scott 12 for $1,800. A very nice 12 gauge, solid steel barrels, Skeet and extra full. Beautiful wood. I may still buy it. I am somehow drawn to buy guns like those owned by Ernest Hemingway. His favorite was an WC Scott gun not far from the one I want. But he also blew his brains out with his WC Scott which gives me a cold chill and drives me from owning such a gun. So I looked at Parkers....Now friends, Parkers are "spendy" as we say in Oregon. However I found an okay looking Trojan in 16 gauge. Not in the best of shape, but $2000 which is in my price range....but Trojans don't blow my shirt up...much anyway. I checked the Baker site and found several Bavarians (sp?). Not bad guns, and not too expensive. Those Bavarians are nice looking guns and I can get one in 16, which I like. So what would you buy? Also saw a beat up Fox Sterly for $650 in 16...not in the best condition, but I own a Fox Sterly and like them.