This has been a great thread - the reason I frequent this board. Thanks for all those who have contributed.

I am still not sure of the history of the guns - I'll probably end up buying the book. I can't imagine the quality, fit and finish of a true top manufacturer of shotguns like Purdy, Boss and H&H if WC Scotts are second or third tier guns. No way I could even dream of having a comparable gun built today.

Why were these guns built for the US market and how did they differ from those made for the Euro/English market?

Thanks again,

JDG

Around the steel no tortured worm shall twine.