hierarchy...Poor mans Purdy.
W.C. Scott built lots of guns in lots of grades to serve lots of purposes. 1860 to about 1890 seems to be the nicer guns. I've got several all show lots of use with light abuse. Most you come across will lock up tighter than a bank vault. I've only handled a couple that didn't and they had issues caused by neglect and abuse.
Lack of cleaning over the years is the down fall of most of them.
If want a good working mans gun W.C.Scotts fit the bill...if you want to join the 'Hierarchy' and sit next to the King you better get a Purdy.
L.F.
