So far my favorites have been a Rigby 1908 in 450 NE a Jefferies 1912 in 450/400 3 inch. They where real dreams. I'm not a fan of the H&H, just to dam snobby for my sensibilities.

As to engraving, I think that most game scene engraving is better today then it was pre war. I'm not sure about scroll. Fit and finish definatly where better pre WW I.

I still think a Searcy presidential grade is the best bang for the buck today. And as fine as any H&H ever made. (I can't wait for the response to that.) But I'm really pretty novice when it come to DR, so take my statements with a grain of salt.