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[Stepmac]

One of the nice things about shooting antique double barrel shotguns is that they will likely fall open when the lever is pressed. I've never owned a new break open gun that did. Not that it makes all that much difference, but it kinda does.

One of the things I like about my ancient and well used Superposed is that it falls totally open at the flip of the switch and since it is an O/U, which has to open farther than a sxs, it is convenient and fast.

To me, any break open gun that falls right open, is a pleasure. A little wiggle? I don't care.

[david ross]

Originally Posted by Steve McCarty

One of the nice things about shooting antique double barrel shotguns is that they will likely fall open when the lever is pressed. I've never owned a new break open gun that did. Not that it makes all that much difference, but it kinda does.

One of the things I like about my ancient and well used Superposed is that it falls totally open at the flip of the switch and since it is an O/U, which has to open farther than a sxs, it is convenient and fast.

To me, any break open gun that falls right open, is a pleasure. A little wiggle? I don't care.

Hi Steve.
The only new o/u gun to fall open from new was the good old winchester 101.
I had a 12-bore-LTW-with a straight hand stock . I did like that gun but sold it on as you do i now wish i still had it .

All the best Dave.