Not a warped view, similar to US Collectors with originality
of Winchester's and Colts, except English guns are more often refinished or reconditioned and still maintain the value if done well.

Understated elegance, of which this gun is not.

In the vast majority of cases, English guns beauty is in the style and simplicity. This is just plain gaudy. Reminds me of that Purdey made for a bloke in the 70's with heaps of Gold and had Purdey say it was the "best" gun they have ever made.