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I am begining to look for a couple of nicer older double shotguns. I would use these for hunting pheasants, quail, and grouse as well as use them for trap shooting. I know very little about double barrel side by side shotguns. I am looking between two to three grand a piece. I have been looking at Parkers, Merkels, Fox, LC Smith, Sauer, ..... How do I tell a good / well built shotgun from something that has been used up - or is too old? I know this is a vague question and hence I am looking for some guidance from someone that has experience. The gun I will always want was a Purdey but lets face it those are a dream - the one I handled at Griffin and Howe was 55K. How close can I get? Thoughts and guidance is appreciated.