Only Fox gun co. guns and Baker, then Crass Ithacas ( of those two manufacturers of the four noted above) were made prior to 1900, I believe...
I appreciate Elsie's & Parkers externally in the higher grades, but always thought the LC "side locks" were less refined than their English counterparts & Parkers seem somewhat overly complicated.
I think H&R's and Colts were well made and finished well. Simple designs , but expensive to produce.
Just my $.02 worth
Best regards,
JBP