I would submit too that part of the BV is the pride in owning a double with a certain name on it. For example, the Holland I just bought and is posted on here, I bought simply and only because it was a Holland and Holland. That name conjures up the Great Shots, of safaris like Teddy's, of India during the Empire, etc to my mind. It would not have the same effect if the name on the outside was "John Stanton", or any other name. And while it's rather prideful, the old timers a my club say it's the first time they've ever heard of a Holland coming through the doors. What owner doesn't like that sort of thing? My gun is of no better OQ than many other makes, and certainly would not be now considered a London Best, but that does not alter the famous name on it. And I happily shelled out more than I otherwise would have for her!
