That looks completely normal to me. In regards to GEC's fit and finish, they typically don't have very large gaps. I don't think I have any with visible gaps (other than the split spring whittlers) unless you hold them up to a light source. Even then, it's just slivers of light. I do have some that I would call watertight but the norm is to have very slight gaps visible only through light.
The springs are almost always flush in open and closed positions, but usually a little off at half stop. The mirror finish on the Northfields always has scratches and it is very common to have scuff marks on the bolsters/end caps. Blades are usually very close to centered. Sometimes it's necessary to flush the joints first. I've had a few that seemed like they had lazy springs at first only to get very snappy after working some mineral oil in.
When you consider the whole package, I think they do an outstanding job. Remember that these are hand assembled and finished on a production line, so they don't receive the same attention as a custom, but they are still very well done. Plus, no two are precisely the same.
