I bought a N.E years ago in 50 caliber. It was a no-nonsense rifle. Lock, stock, and barrel. I really liked that gun. I added the 12 gauge barrel as an accessory. The older 12 gauge barrels were cylinder bore. I had my gunsmith have it custom fitted with a briley choke tube system and it worked well. A year or so later a burgler came to visit and took eleven of my guns, the N.E was included in my loss. It had the rifle barrel installed. The 12 gauge barrel was left in the closet. Some time later I saw a N.E on sale and bought it to replace the one that was stolen. The new one has a synthetic stock and a 24 inch 50 caliber barrel. My orginal had a beautiful walnut stock. I still have the gun and extra barrel. Haven't used it in years.
Getting back to your question, They are excellent rifles/ shotguns.
Oh, and I no longer display my rifles in a glass fronted gun cabinet.