Burrard came out in favor of the sidelock and according to Boothroyd "Some of the aspects he considered important included safety, efficiency, strength, trigger pull, ease in cocking and quickness and that the lines of the box-lock cannot compare with those of a really well designed sidelock". Gough Thomas stated "the sidelock is a more elegant weapon than the box-lock, usually better balanced with superior trigger pulls. Everlasting in the best grades if well treated". IMHO it's hard to argue with experts like Burrard and Thomas who clearly favored the sidelock.

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