I saw the rifle yesterday in Lusaka.
Gun needs a good once over, but is tight and bores are clean. Not bright, but very clean. The action is beautiful and has never been opened.
Wood needs a refurb, but I would certainly not replace the wood.
Front bead is bent, but apart from that and the butt pad, it's a real work of art.

Way out of my price range unfortunately, but if someone has the means and can get it back to London for a clean up, it will be a rifle to own! Always dreamt of one!

Someone better make a reasonable offer on it, as there was talk of it being taken to London and rebored to .470NE and being restocked! That would be a crime!

Just my 5 cents......and I am not. An expert just a passionate double gun freak!