I have a New Englander I've hunted with for many years. Like cayugad says, its a meat and potatoes gun, nothing fancy but a workhorse for getting the job done.
I really appreciate the large trigger guard which allows me to keep my gloves on in really cold weather. I did replace the front sight with a fiber-optic to help my aging eyes. I also purchased the 12 ga. barrel and have taken squirrel and turkeys with it.
I love my New Englander so much I'm taking it with me when I die!