I love all types of 16 gauges, boxlocks, sidelocks, old, & new. To me, they’re the perfect bird gun.
If you agree and you’re looking for something made for modern 2 3/4″ ammo, this Orvis/Arrieta at Griffin & Howe is worth looking at. It’s a classy looking, true sidelock, with just about everything you could want in the perfect double barrel shotgun for grouse & woodcock. Unless I’m missing something, it’s also a steal at just $2,450.
Specs from Griffin & Howe:
BBL LENGTH: 27 ” CHAMBERS: 2 3/4 ” CHOKES: SK/M
LOP: 14 3/8 ” (.875 ” Pad) x 1 1/2 ” x 2 3/8 “. CAST: 3/8 ” OFF
WEIGHT: 6 lbs, 2 oz
