LeFusil,
I take it by asking just who might I be, the new Lowell Glenthorne, that was not meant to be complimentary.

Best guns are best for reasons, many of which have been already posted here on this thread. All the rest, are not. No need to attempt to insult because you may not like that.

And, no, not all need to have been made in London, though most were.

Every company or maker out there produced an offering which may have been their best, yet, not be a Best Gun.

Seems silly to try to make a silk purse from a sow's ear, and also to think a gun which isn't can be one, by calling it one.