This shotgun is a modern replica of a muzzleloading shotgun. It was made in Italy by Pedersoli for Dixie Gun Works. It is a very light weight 12ga side-by-side shotgun. It has a 28" barrel, very clean bore, steel furniture, and sized for #11 percussion caps. The stock has checkering on the grip, with beautiful engraving on the lock plates, back strap, and trigger guard.