I will post two, an example of each.

Gunmaker: Holland and Holland Model de Luxe

Appox manuacture date: 1912

Calibre: 500/465

New or pre-owned: Pre owned by, among others, an Elephant control officer who shot in excess of 1000 elephants with it in 35 years. Never worked on during his ownership.

Condition when bought: all blue gone, stock dented and chipped, engraving worn, action loose at hinge, recoil pad torn and cracked, screws twisted.

Did you have it checked over: No. Only by myself.

Any problems subsequently: No. I had it completely redone. New stock in French Walnut. re-black barrels, re-engrave by Phillip Grifnee. New hinge pin. Etc.

Ammo regulated: Originally Kynoch. Subsequently handloaded with Woodleigh bullets and IMR 4831. Accuracy, 4" with 2R and 2L at 100yards.

Other: Purchase price US$3,000 in 1991. Total Investment to rebuild $6,500, new case $450. Sold in 1996 for US$25,000, Rifle sold again in 1998 for $31,500.

Gunmaker: Westley Richards

Appox manuacture date: 1903

Calibre: 450 3 1/4"

New or pre-owned: Pre owned

Condition when bought: Immaculate with Centennial Engraveing Patern.

Did you have it checked over: No. Only by myself.

Any problems subsequently: None. Rifle refurbished by a previous owner.

Ammo regulated: Originally Kynoch. Subsequently handloaded with Woodleigh bullets and IMR 4831. Accuracy, 3/8 inch at 50 yards.

Other: Purchase price US$11,000 in 2003.