What bothers me:

If you look at the description on the CSMC website it gives the strong impression that this is an unaltered, unrefinished, totally original rifle.

"London - Pre War Sidelock, Double Rifle, .470 Nitro Express, 26", rising bite, Rigby's patented sidelock, pistol grip, pad, completely gone through & checked, cleaned up, 100% perfect, un-refinished condition, mechanically & physically a new gun, if you are looking for that most fabled Double Rifle, in the best caliber, ready to go, this is it.

14 1/8", 9 lbs., 4 oz.

$ 39,995.00"

An unsuspecting buyer could fail to understand the alterations to this rifle. On top of that, it evidently was out of proof, yet nothing was mentioned. That's not "cricket" by my sense of dealing.

Just MHO.

Curl