The rankings sound like a dealer oriented tool judging by the rankings and apparently directed primarily at the SXS sector.
It is unlikely that a savvy OU buyer would rank any of the top three UK names, including the hallowed Boss name, higher than the top Italians.
Equally, anyone with enough gunsmithing-engineering knowledge is unlikely to be swayed by brand names, especially if they spot recurring faults. Checkering is an example of such a recurring fault even on BV1 items. I guess this would be called a connoisseurship factor especially when it comes to judging an unsigned but obviously quality item, whether a fine gun or fine wine.
There are two damascus knives, both made in India. One bears a hallowed gunmaker's name, sells for 1200 sterling, the other has the Indian name, sells for one tenth of the price. One hell of a premium for a BV name.
Last edited by Shotgunlover; 02/26/16 05:16 PM.
