The early versions were marketed as "best" guns and were finished accordingly, most even having intercepting sears. As the market evolved and general knowledge of the human time-investment needed to complete them (as compared to a sidelock) became more well-known, the prices they could command came down significantly, and accordingly...the fit & finish became less elaborate as well. Not on all but certainly....many. The Skimin & Woods made guns were used for most (if not all) of the boxlock 2-inch 12-gauge gun were very petite and are very well done. Certainly the originators (Westley Richards) guns are almost all very nice. Exceptionally so.

Last edited by Lloyd3; 04/28/19 09:45 PM.