English Best compared to a Parker
I am curious how an English best gun compares to a Parker? I know people say they are like comparing apples and oranges as being two different guns, but I am not asking which is better.
I am more curious what is it about English Best guns that is so different? Partly I am trying to grasp what makes a Best gun a Best gun, but also just what is different about them compared to a Parker.
I have stumbled upon an English Best Boxlock gun that is intriguing to me. It has bushed firing pins and double safety sears and better internal fit and finish on a 28 inch barrel with a 15 inch LOP on some gorgeous wood topping the scales at a 6lbs 3 oz 12 gauge.
I have read enough to realize that most Best guns are considered sidelocks, but this one is a boxlock which is far more appealing to me.
So any assistance in understanding what a BEST gun is and how they differ/compare to Parkers would be quite appreciated!
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