Well Yes, I, of course, realize all of that, BUT comparing an oil painting with a photograph is not truly comparing apples to oranges. My machine made guns are still made of steel/twist/damascus & walnut same as the hand made ones. Even my H grade Lefevers have "Imported" Walnut, not American Black Walnut.
My true point was that machine made guns served a very real purpose in providing more common people with the ability to procure a good, long lasting gun at a reasonable price which they could afford.
If my ancestors, for the most part, had to wait until they could buy a Purdey, Boss or H&H it is highly doubtful if they would have ever owned a shotgun.

Miller/TN
I Didn't Say Everything I Said, Yogi Berra