Agree-100%- especially as to the fit-up and fitting, as compared to a English "Best" gun--I've seen the lockwork of a friend's H&H Royal- the detachable sidelocks- felt like I was looking at a Rolex's innards-- I like Smiths, but the more complex the action as far as parts and fit-up, the greater the potential problems over years of usage and lack of proper "strip and cleaning" procedures-- IMO-- RWTF

"The field is the touchstone of the man"..