For bargain hunting, I offer the following advice.
Assume a BV1 gun = 8. Then BV2 = 6, BV3 = 4, BVB2 = 2, and BV5 = 1. This list assumes equal Original Quality grade and equal Current Condition level. The foregoing says that if you compare a BV1 (Boss/H&H/Purdey/Woodward) to a BV5 (continental made, unsigned masterpiece) of equal OQ and CC the BV5 gun will value 1/8 of the BV1 gun. A BV3 will value 1/2 a BV1. Bargains (mosty bang for the buck) in quality are in the lower BV's.
Buy the highest CC you can possibly afford. IMO, CC trumps both BV and OQ.
DDA
