I use a single shot , coast to coast branded ,H & R 12.
Rides in the scabbard always.if it has worn the finish some,I never noticed.
.it does have a birch foreend and a walnut buttstock.
Has a bulge in the barrel about in the middle,would be too short if cut off.
Have taken a few grouse with it.
Had to buy a few springs for it awhile back,so it doesn't have the forend taped anymore.

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