I have to agree with NitroX on the inflation of that 90% number! Though you were quoting RAY, your reply was to me, and I want folks here to understand that quote does not belong to me, and I disagree with it, but in numbers only!

There are a lot of used up double rifles of all makes, and origins, but I don't think 90% is valid! Like any type of machanical thing that is 75 to 100 yrs old, many have been used up! There are many good ones as well. The point is, if one is not in the know, 75 to 100 yr old
rifles, and especially, double rifles, can be a mine field for those looking to buy a usable rifle.

I don't think Searcy takes a back seat to anyone, as far as reliability, or accuracy goes, but as he will tell you himself, he is not trying to compete with H&H, purdey, or Westley Richards, but is in business to provide a solid double rifle for those who want value for money, to hunt with!

For the guy who lives in Australia, his rifle is too expencive, because of shipping and emport taxes. For the Aussie, one of the emports from some other place, or if he knows how, a good used Britt, is probably the best idea. That, however, has nothing to do with quality of any of them, but does have to do with economics!