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My most prized hunting possession is the 16ga Parker that my mother's uncle purchased new in the 1920's.

My alloy framed Model 12-2 4" barrel is almost the same as the Model 10 and is a joy to wear when bush hogging or walking in the woods.

The one thing we can say about people - they haven't changed - Most would carry 5 out of caution and common sense but there are always some who take chances or etc. Once a friend showed me his Colt single action army 45 that he kept between the seats of his car. Sure enough the hammer was on...

S&W 12-2 4" round butt. Full size, light for carrying on walks around the farm and the woods. Snake shot and wad cutters only in speed loaders.

1/2 oz. #10 spreader loads in British 303 brass cases for snakes OR 1/2 oz Chrome plated (lead) BB's in 3" roll crimped plastic shells at 1500 fps for coyotes etc - You can't buy those off the shelf. You reload. That is what I like about 410's.

Ithaca 37. Had one in 12 gauge but liked the top tang safety of the Mossberg so went that direction when I found a 16 ga model. I changed to left handed shooting of long guns and have used a 16 ga. Mossberg 500b for several years now as an all arounder.

My most prized gun is a 16ga Parker with 26" IM & IC barrels that was inherited from my great uncle - who purchased it new about 1925. Looks well used for a reason!

Thompson Contender G2 with 10" 45/410 barrel with choke. Fits my needs exactly.