I am an admirer and fan of the "hatches catches and latches" chittyChitty-bangBang school of design (I like Krag sporters, for instance...), still I think the Blaser rifles are ugly and I don't want to own one.

Examples of patent actions from the Victorian time and early 20th century typically exhibit fit/finish and style that we don't see today, and I tend to appreciate their form/function as objects more so than as practical hunting gear.

...but then again, I hunt with a pinfire double rifle, so don't mind me...

Cheers
Tinker