Originally Posted By: Gunflint Charlie
Though Ted believes the term is used too loosely, the quoted definitions of "classic" that apply here show the term pertains to how a group of interested people perceives objects rather than to particulars of objects themselves. It's clear those definitions fit many American-made guns, but it's less clear to me that "classic" applies to similar English guns -- though their build quality may be equal or better -- because I've rarely heard them described as "classic".

Small Bore, is there a significant constituency that uses the term for that grade of Brit gun?

Jay


Chas,
Are we seeking enlightenment on guns, or words at this point-I ask because the English and Us are common folk separated by language!

Best,
Ted