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You know, it's funny, we kinda pick up guns in odd places, and we never have acquired a 12 ga. We have 3 different 16 ga., including the old Browning humpback "mankiller" - shot one round of skeet with that one, never again! - and 2 28 ga. autoloaders. But no 12s. Just never worked out that way.

BTW, I don't know why the Browning hurts so bad - must be the way the stock lines up on me, because I have shot multiple rounds of skeet with dad's/granddad's 16 ga. Parker double, in a Tshirt, with no ill effects. Parker sure could build a good gun!

If we were going to buy a general purpose 12 ga. autoloader, which would you recommend? (Of course what I really want is one of those nice Italian skeet guns with the interchangeable barrels, but . . . . $$$$$$$$ ! )

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Benelli makes some fine shotguns but they are pretty dear to buy whether new or used.

I would look to find a good condition "pre-owned" shotgun from a family that is selling of one or two after someone passed away.

Stay away from large estate sales and specialty dealers as they always get top dollar.

You can find some interesting vintage firearms in the Gun List; Winchesters are always a good find.

Antique Colt doubles are still available in hammerless but the rare Colt doubles go quick.

Don*t rush to buy one, take your time and you will find the right one.

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