They're running about $900 to $1000 or so now...if one can be found. Most seem to be in excellent t new condition. No doubt due to the recoil.

Fortunately I'm not recoil sensitive. Possibly because I've been knocked insensible more than a few times.

I have a Ruger No.1 in 450-400 Nitro Express. A Lyman 1878-Pedersoli Sharps 1877 that was originally in 45/70 that I had it rechambered in 450 Nitro Express. A Siamese Mauser in 45/70 and last but not the least of my big bores is a Winchester-Miroku 1885 in 375 H&H.

They will all kick the $hit out of you but so far the Winchester 1885 in 375 H&H wins.

We'll see if it stays on top. I'm waiting to set up a meeting to look at/buy the Baikal. If it's in as good a condition as he claims, I'll drop a grand on it.