I give up trying to figure out what a given DR is actually worth in the current market. I have a nice conversation with someone at BassPro who admits that they are no doubt buried in a rifle I am interested in, suggests that I wait for it to sit around for a while, and then calls to say that another store just called him to say send the rifle, they had a buyer at the silly price they listed on the Net. So go figure.

This was just posted at the Cabela's site, with the usual excellent photos and a decent description from one of the stores where they know a fair amount about DRs:

" W. J. Jeffrey Boxlock in .400 Express

# Cal./Gauge: .400 Express
# Barrel(s): 24 Inches
# Weight: 10 Lbs 10 Ozs
# Sights/Scope: One Fixed, Three Leaf Express Rear Sight , Ramped Bead Front
# Trigger(s): Double
# Stock: Exhibition Grade Circassian walnut
# Stock Dimensions: 14 3/8 " LOP
# Butt/Pad: Engraved Steel
# Bore Condition: Excellent
# Extras: Makers Case
W. J. Jeffrey Boxlock in .400 Express. Built on the rare scallop-back "Leonard"action. 24" Chopper lump barrels with excellent bores. 100% London deep scroll engraving with 70% faded case colors. Barrels, trigger guard, floor plate and top lever are at 80% remaining charcoal blue. All screws indexed and perfect. Includes makers case.
Price: $49999.00

(Here is the link: www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/content/community/gun_inventory/inventory/buda/fine_rifle/983992_jeff400_bud.jsp?hierarchyId=10473

The wood looks very, very nice and the rifle appears to be as described, but 50K for a boxlock in a 400 Express? Am I missing something here? And no, I am not in the market for this rifle, just musing on the market and prices.

Your thoughts all? Dave