mickey,

Thanks for the 2nd photo. In my database of photos I had a selection of photos of
an almost identical Boswell that was in Australia 2 years ago (Only engraving different -
Elephant one side, Lion the other.

I would say it is a generic Birmingham action (that's NOT meant as a derogitory (sp?) comment)
In my opinion, the engraving was not done in India but the UK. Like the W J Jeffrey's which
had (as we call them) "Birmingham pussy cats" - the tigers with the flat noses !!!.

I have an identical 500 Nitro by Watson Bros - the only diff being that my has full scroll enrgaving
over the whole gun instad of the animals either side inserted between the engraving. Apart from that,
I have just done an analysis of both photos and they are identical guns. I know mine was made in
Birmingham as it too closely resembles other doubles I own, have owned, seen, shot etc etc.

They are very nice, solid guns of generally very good build quality so if you get the chance to pick it
up I would. 500's seem to be one of the least available of the popular calibres and the differenc on
big game between a 470 et al and a 500 is significant.

Anyway, hope this helps. Email me if you want.

500 Nitro