So the differences between the European Houses and the English Houses were, what?
The Spanish, French and Belgium each had small working shops that created these masterpieces from start to finish in small numbers whereas in England and also in Germany these small Houses would rough out various parts then send them along to the bigger Houses to be finished?
And we throw all of the European small Houses under the Guild gun label?
Or is that to general of a statement?
And shouldn't Georges Granger be considered a small shop also.
I would say the difference is amount of expertise on part of buyer to get a good one. With English it comes down to British proof marks and whether the gun is in proof while with guns from countries like France, Belgium and Spain its a crap shoot. If you want solid quality British guild gun I can recommend 'Army & Navy' "brand". For those need something solid for less German and Italian is good place to start. For example, entry level JP Sauer extractor, German Geco, PB extractor, Antonio Zoli or VB will be solid long lasting gun given minimum of care.
