Posted by Jeff Davis on January 14, 2014, 6:31 pm, in reply to "Re: 12ga weight"
They had it listed at 7 pounds. When I picked it up I knew it was lighter. As soon as I got home I put it on the scale and sure enough. I also need a shorter than normal LOP, about 14", and for some reason these old guns with 1 3/4 DAC fit me really well. Its like this gun was made for me.
I don't actually have the gun in my hands right now- It is with Buck Hamlin for a full restoration. Talked to him yesterday after he had a chance to look at it and he said its really good shape and will be a good restoration. I'm hoping I'll have it back prior to October 1-
I also have a parker VHE 16 with 30" barrels. Weighs 7 pound 3oz.I really like that gun as well- even though its heavier it is really well balanced- holding it one handed is very easy. Very nice when one hand is trying to push through the brush. Also fits me really well and swings nice. It'll be interesting to see which of these two guns end up in the rotation more after next season. It'll be a toss up.