All makers, with the posible exception of Boss, sold a wide variety of models. The Brits made no substandard guns. Their cheapest models, boxlock non-ejectors intended for farmers or colonists, were still robust shooters. SOoooo, abandon the idea of using the maker's name as indicator of quality. Learn how to asses the individual gun's Original Quality grade and its Current Condition level. Brand Value level, original Quality grade, and Current Condition level taken as together will give a good indication of market value.
In your case, I recommend you look for a less well known maker (BV3), a boxlock non-ejector, and as much current condition as you can afford. My market model suggests that for BV3, you can get a BLNE with 1/3 engraving coverage and a little bit of wood figure (OQ7) in slightly used (CC2) to significently used (CC3) for $1600 - $2000. If you can add a little bit more cash and want ejectors, look at (specifically) Webley & Scott Model 700's. They are relatively modern and pretty much "bullet proof." There is a fairly wide selection of weights and barrel lengths; short barrels will command a discount.
