the bottom end of Brit gun production (BLNE with plain wood, minimal engraving, no "bells and whistles," minimum hours on finish and checkering)?
Wasn't it what was known as "keeper's gun"?
Sort of an OT, but
Not all "Wristbreakers" with scant engraving were made for Jeeves. A shooting buddy has a cased matched pair of plain finish Wristbreakers in 16 gauge, a delightful pair of guns. I doubt that the original buyer thought he was buying a cheap gun.
I guess, if Jeeves had his way (and he would), his gun would have very modest finish, but in all shooting essentials (weight, balance, design, fit) it would be a 'best'
and not cheap at all
