SKB Lightning a forgotten Masterpiece

      Had the opportunity several times over the years to pick up used SKB's in different variations. Last weekend I was heading out to do some hunting and while going through the gun room, I came to a next to one of my all time favorites... The SKB Lightning. I have maintained a quiet love affair with this particular shotgun for many years. The first bird I ever covered with it appeared as if by magic. I don't recall trying to find the sight or getting the gun seated, it just happened. Many years later, this shotgun has been through several evolutions, including trap gun, skeet gun, sport-clays gun, bird gun, rabbit gun, pin gun and training weapon. Through all of this, the SKB has been flawless. Knock on wood, I have never had a jam in this weapon. Light weight for a semi-auto, fast to point, and a silky smooth action, this gun will always be part of my inventory. In its most recent service, the old girl has been cera-coated in camo and on loan to Wyatt for a starter shotgun... more memories to be made.... I recently found a small company in Canada, that bought out all the surplus parts for the SKB and Ithaca semi-auto's. Made myself a list of parts that wear often, and put in an order, just to make sure the old girl has many years still ahead of her...