How about De haan? Where do they fall in this pantheon of homage guns? The few I've seen had two many "cigar wrapper" bands on the barrels and overall a sort of imitation look in the cosmetics. However, when I look at the lock plate inletting, Adam, I wonder if practising an old craft can impose the standards of an old craft? Probably not but it would be nice to think so. I guess you dump in all the crappy "soft" parts you want and it still is at least reminiscent of a Brit.

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