[quote=Pete]Perhaps reading comprehension is not well established here. I stated you cannot compare a working class gun with a best of any manufacturer. Nuff said.
I dont think there is a comprehension problem, I think the post may have gone in a different direction, or maybe I failed to explain what I was thinking. Here is the original query:
"Would they (Parkers) be considered the AMERICAN VERSION of Purdey for the time period?"
There is no physical comparing a Parker to a Purdey together, thats obvious. But asking for American guns, as in only in American manufacturer's would the Parker (with a curve, as in going from a B to an A due to everyone else doing bad on a test, curve) be the American equivalent of what Purdey is to the UK. I understand Colt made some fantastic guns, but they were short lived, and you dont see many these days. As with Parker, yes they had lower grade guns, but the design, fit and finish was very high and comparable to higher grade custom guns they made, which makes them a unique American manufacturer. I hope this explains my thought process a little better, and I love the responses, so thanks guys!
Last edited by RARiddell; 05/02/19 06:36 AM.
