Parker Brothers Shotguns: Grades, Frames, Steel, and the Telltale Signs of Originality

A field-ready, collector-buyer guide to Parker Brothers side-by-sides with Parker-specific tells: grade codes and trade names, frame size stamps, rib steel markings, serial consistency, ejectors vs extractors, and the Remington transition.
Beretta’s 680-Series O/Us: 682/686/687 Lockup, Field vs. Sporting, and What to Inspect

A practical, collector-friendly look at Beretta’s 680-series over/unders: 682/686/687 family traits, low-profile lockup, field vs. sporting setups, and a smart used-gun inspection checklist.
Ithaca Model 37: Bottom‑Eject Workhorse From Featherlight to Deerslayer

A collector-friendly guide to the Ithaca Model 37: origins, Featherlight and Deerslayer variants, police and trench models, and a smart used-buyer checklist.
Gas-Operated Shotguns 101: Remington 1100/11-87, Beretta 300/390/391/A400, Browning Gold/Maxus

A hands-on, plain-English guide to how the big-name gas shotguns actually work, how to keep them running, and what really matters when you’re choosing between an 1100, a 391, or a Browning Gold/Maxus.
Double Guns 101: Boxlock vs. Sidelock, Ejectors, Regulation, and What Makes a Great SxS

A clear, practical guide to what lives inside a side-by-side, how ejectors differ from extractors, why barrel regulation matters, and the quality cues that separate good from great.
Browning’s Over/Under Legacy: From the Superposed to the Citori – Design Evolution, Grades, and What to Look For

A collector-focused look at Browning’s B-25 Superposed and its heir, the Citori. How the design evolved, what the grades and embellishments signal, and the exact checks to make before you buy.
Shotgun Chokes Demystified: Patterns, Constriction, and Practical Testing Methods

A plain-English, range-tested guide to how chokes really work, how constriction and ammo shape your pattern, and a step-by-step way to proof your setup on paper.
The Remington 870: Design, Variants, and What Sets Great Examples Apart

A buyer and collector’s look at the Remington Model 870: how the steel-hearted pump earned its reputation, what the key variants offer, and how to spot a truly great example.
The Browning Auto-5: How Long-Recoil Shotguns Set the Stage for Modern Semi-Autos

John Browning’s Auto-5 wasn’t just the first successful semi-auto shotgun. Its long-recoil heart taught generations of shotguns how to run, and you can still feel its fingerprints in modern designs.