I don't know a bunch about the company, but have seen several for sale from time to time. I have one boxlock 12 gauge with nice small scroll engraving and ejectors that is a pretty decent gun, but not what I would call "best" in the English tradition. It has "Chas Osborne & Co, London" on the rib, but has Birmingham nitro proofs to 1 1/8 oz and a 2 1/2" chamber. Overall a nice light 12 gauge. If your friend wants two of them, let me know.