Very nice story JTD. I'm not familiar with "Tonkin" but having all the history from your grand-pappy is awesome!!! I've had several Belgium's, most of them Broadways. Classic O/U look and feel IMO. I still kick myself for turning down a 20ga Pigeon grade when I was 18yo for $1500...just couldn't swing it.
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