English Best compared to a Parker

[John Allen]

Kevin is totally correct in saying that American guns were built for utility first.We always have to remember that European guns had the protection of a proof law.They could build a gun to a specific load without worrying about liability.American builders had to look at their gun and say "what is the worst thing some fool can do to this?"and build accordingly.That is why our guns tend to be heavier and more durable.Also,the term "Best" tends to apply to guns built for driven shooting.If you look at English waterfowl guns they are close to our "field" grade guns.

[Bill Mullins]

Sporting Classics magazine, May/June, 1984, Firearms Column by Herschel Chadick, page 15, Quote: "If I am reincarnated and couldn't be a Parker, I'd want to be a Purdey!"
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[Kensal Rise]

Originally Posted by Bill Mullins

Quote: "If I am reincarnated and couldn't be a Parker, I'd want to be a Purdey!"
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If I were reincarnated as an English double, and couldn't be a Boss, I'd be a Purdey.

[C.O.B.]

I'd come back as either a Purdey or a Boss but only as a small bore hammer gun. Why? Because they are just plain cool