Thank you for the suggestions. I realize that a Holland Royal is a best grade now, but what about the external hammer guns? Surely there was a best then, and a second grade. I feel sure that overall, a third grade gun will look less finished and feel more "clunky" as it were. And engraving certainly could be a good indication if it was made with engraving. So, for argument sake, how would one determine a best vs second grade Holland from the 1870's? Because if one can tell the difference, it would be easier to find a high quality gun with a lesser known name on the locks.

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