Guns were for a purpose, thus Dad’s were utilitarian. I have my Grand Father’s Belknap 22 single shot and champion 16 ga single shot, Dads Marlin 35 rem lever and Win 12 ga pump. I still carry the win for grouse and turkey. Only a 2 3/4 chamber with fixed full choke but it has taken more birds than I can recall. Didn’t ever know about the Colt 1911 .45 until he passed. Guess it was there for a purpose too.
