Painter is correct, the 555 is a Turkish made gun. They had some QC problems when they 1st came out, especially with the 12 gauge guns. I was lucky and got a 28 gauge gun that worked perfectly when I purchased, some people had a lot of problems with doubling however. It seems Savage/Stevens got the Turkish boys to clean up their act, and the guns are working fine now. If you purchase a 555 you definitely want the newer made gun. The 555 Enhanced is a nice gun also with no problems that I know of, built on a steel frame. I like my 555 for gun dog training, the 28 gauge works fine and I am definitely not scared to get it scratched up while working with the dogs.
Dam Dave, how many guns do you own? I have so many SXS shotguns it gives me a complex trying to figure which one I want to shoot & you have me beat by a mile! It must be great owning all those nice guns. You must be single! I would probably have more if I didn't have 5 boats but I'm keeping my wife as long as she will put up with me. I asked her one time why she put up with me & she said, "I have a habit of picking up strays."
If you are ever in the market for doubles, the Olathe Gun Shop, Olathe, KS had over two thousand in the showroom: everything from cased English best guns all the way down to beaters. The place is right next door to Simmons.
If you are ever in the market for doubles, the Olathe Gun Shop, Olathe, KS had over two thousand in the showroom: everything from cased English best guns all the way down to beaters. The place is right next door to Simmons.
For my upland needs I currently have three Beretta 68x series field guns, 12/20/28 gauges and Benelli Legacy 12/20 gauges. I had a few Caesar Guerini's and Browning's in the past but they all went on down the road.
I do own a few Classic American & German Best double guns, most of which have been passed down to me thru our family. A few I have purchased over the years and others that had been stolen from my Great Grandfathers home, I have recovered with the help of the internet and some friends who also collect L.C. Smith guns.
I have what I consider a small collection of fine guns and a few modern guns also.
No offense taken, just adding to the conversation. Thanks for the complement on my guns.
Pine Creek/Dave
L.C. Smith Man
1901 L.C. Smith #5 Gun, the stuff dreams are made of.
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