RE: new england firearms
Have 2 one in 45/70 & there handi/lite model in 223. There a lill odd looking but shootgood enoughfor me.
I dont know if those basic shotguns( frames) will take the rifle barrels.But the rifles you can buy extra barrels for including shotgun barrels& they dont cost a whole lot. Something you may want to check out before buying the 12 gauge.