Searching German guns by brand will really steer you away from some of the best deals out there. There are many guns without brand names, which often are referred to as guild guns. They as just as good as those names you have mentioned. You need to look at enough of these guns to discern which are good (most) and which are wasted. Great no names often go for a fraction of price of brand name guns of same quality or even better. Take the time to learn to read German proof marks and to develop an appreciation for fit and finish. Also the deep relief engraving you seem to like is usually an Austrian gun not German.
Jawohl!! Buy the gun and gauge that fits both your checkbook and shooting style(s), and not by the brand name- if you have a copy of the 1954 Stoeger's Bible- they have a two page article on German and Austrian proof marks-- well worth a close study before you put your money on the line.
