Ruddy I am alittle confused were is the Spartan made? I thought it was a Russian Bakal. Are you refering to there top of the line OU as being made in Italy?

I have a late 70s Rem 870 Wingmaster 20g.and a 2002 12 g. 870 Wingmaster. Same model, but there is no comparison the 70s model is3 times the gun, it is smoth, neverjames, and the wood is vary nice with great checkering. The 12 g.james, not as smoth andyes the wood is nice but the checkeringis stamped and I dont likeit at all.