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Originally Posted by tabs
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Odd rib on that gun...wonder if it's a bit off for general use as it was clearly a skeet gun. Also you need to be careful that older shotguns (may not) have choke tubes and are not fixed choke. It is a very pretty gun, as most old Brownings are, and priced pretty nicely!
Also thought in addition to Higgy's comments you should know that, generally, target guns have longer stocks whereas field guns have shorter stocks. Longer stocks suit pre-mounting the gun and steady swings. Shorter stocks suit quick mounting and fast swings. Clays vs. birds.
On the 28 ga subject pick up a nice purpose built 28ga field gun and you will fall in love. The idea behind carrying a 28ga into the field is that the gun is LIGHTER and as a bonus your load of shells is also lighter and easier to carry. For a beginner a 20ga could be a nice compromise as ammo is nearly the same price as 12ga and you're not giving up too many pellets.
Beware newer Beretta's that have 'xtra wood'. This is literally a sticker that simulates wood grain. Tacky beyond all belief (big surprise from an italian company) and, imo, ruins any hope of future appreciation on the gun. Real potential value appreciation in shotguns comes from HAND engraving and quality wood selection. Machine/rolled engraving doesn't really add to value and when overdone is just cheesy....imo.