Hunting in Great Britian,and in most of Europe as I have understood it is and has been primarily a rich mans sport.
Keeping that in mind; I wouldn't think there would be much of a market for inexpensive repeating shotguns there.
As we well know just about anyone can afford to hunt here in the USA. Being able to afford to hunt has never translated into being able to afford the best in shotguns. The ones that can afford it IMO tend to gravitate to doubles and enjoy owning and using fine firearms as much as hunting. Additionally; many of the people I've hunted with over the years considered their(usually pumps or autos) shotguns as tools and had no great interest in them whatsoever.
I hope I haven't veered too far off course with this post.
Jim

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