Thank you all. This is simply the finest bolt rifle I have had in my hands. I know there are many of you that have some real beauties but for me, this is the "ideal" rifle for me. I can't imagine a better fit. I am honored to have it in my care and hopefully will pass it on to someone when I have drawn my last breath. I'm not one for growing attached to "things". I can appreciate many things but I think this one has quickly become my favorite "thing". I very much appreciate your comments. I am going to do some investigating and see if I can dig up more history. I plan on taking it to South Africa in 2011 along with my 450/400 double for a multi-spicies hunt there. In the time between, I'm thinking lots of range time, and perhaps hunts for antelope, elk, caribou, whitetail and mulie are in order for 2010.