There isn't anything wrong with house brand guns, they function just as well as whatever name brand model they are based on, the finish is often a little less polished and the wood is generally a little lower grade, stained hardwood instead of walnut in many cases.
Marlin sold a lower grade, more basic, selection of their firearms under the Glenfield brand.
Remington did the same with their Mohawk brand that was only sold new through high volume retailers.
