I have an HJ Hussey "Imperial" that in terms of fit, finish and quality, compares to pretty much all well known English makers. Often times these other makers were hired to make guns for the same families who bought guns from Purdey, Holland, Boss, etc, for "lesser" members of their families and that's especially true for boxlocks.
If you are interested in a British gun, you really do need to do research. As much as the market for American doubles is depressed, the market for English guns is even more so and so deals can be found. The biggest challenge in finding a British gun in the US is finding one that hasn't been shot to death or otherwise abused.
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