Mr. Rise,
It isn't quite that simple, actually, and I'm humored to see that my point clearly went right over your head.
Because gunmaking is an art, really, I simply used your thrown gauntlet as an excuse to illustrate the more artistic side of Spanish culture, and the things the Spanish are, indeed, internationally famous for. Segovia's body of musical work is, indeed, a "thing" to use your word. One would have a difficult time separating the artist from his Spanish identity, or his body of work, because they are so closely intertwined. Ditto, as it were, Vincenté Amigo and Flamenco dance. Let's face it, you can't duplicate Manchego cheese anywhere else, either. Or, whether you like it or not, Spanish gunmaking. Careful reading, and observation of my post would have revealed that every single one of them is involved in an artisan pursuit of things uniquely dependant on Spanish interpretation.
I assure you, they are as much "things" as any Aston ever could be.
Look, the Spanish gunmakers who did business here were typically forced into a price point that often was simply not realistic. So was Parker, and the reports that surfaced about soft parts in lower grade Parker guns (see Zutz, among others) was a symptom of the same disorder. Given freedom to price according to quality would have done wonderful things to the output of both manufacturers, but, the Spanish are always condemned first, and most virulently.
I have avoided single triggers and ejectors in Spanish guns, but, I did the same thing with English guns too, and for the same reason. The English don't get near the level of crap the Spanish do, but, the reliable English single trigger is just about as rare as the Spanish one.
Admit it. The truth will set you free.
Best,
Ted
