They have a lot of class and are "classic" shotguns. They just look great.
They were the first double bbl design I assume??
Not the best for clay targets, I think because of the size of the target and the very wide sighting plan. But for live birds, which are much bigger, I don't think the side by side is a disadvantage. As always, it's the Indian, not the arrow.
I believe the last hold out for side by sides in any type of competition was live pigeon shoots,which makes sense I think.
It's one of those types of guns I don't shoot quite as well as an O/U, but I still want one just because!!