No, I don't use a 12 gauge for squirrel. LOL. As a matter of fact, I hunt dove with a BB gun. Of course I have to have a head shot, and shoot when they are flying towards me for full impact. Kidding. Jed and Jethro might do that, but for me, a 22 rifle for squirrels and any gauge for dove. Wrong thread for this, just saying............. I guess I could make this legit. An old shell, nice toning, low relief because of worn out dies, XF45. The Columbian, ugly dark toning, could be black powder yuck from the shell, and has more nicks than an AU50 Morgan. The Columbian also looks like he got the worse end of a recent fight.