I just had to have one of these and finally chased one down a few days ago. My deepest apologias to the owners of this rifle for referring to it as a farm implement. They were/are clearly smarter than I a regarding this rifle.

The one I have is "as new" and is really nicely done. The wood is ok, nothing spectacular but certainly more than presentable. The fit and finish are easily as good and usually better than, anything even close to its price range.

I do have one gripe in the vain of "Why in Gods name did they do that?!", the front sight.

The adjustable for elevation front sight is a great idea but making it out of bright orange plastic is not. I realize that it is wholly practicle being something akin to an assault rifle style. However I would really have preferred they do it another way or at least out of metal. I may search for a cure to this...I'll probably have to live with it but it lessens the rifle.

I know why these things aren't shot much. When I bought it the owner immediately offered advice on shooting it, which he did exactly twice, "Hang on to it!".

I guess I shouldn't forget that it is a 7lb rifle in, what can be, a heavy recoiling caliber. The previous owner had shot a couple of rounds Hornady Leverevolution ammo...which is pretty energetic.

I guess he got all the double rifle experience he wanted and decided to pass the rifle on. Fortunately, I am not at all recoil sensitive...