Cpt Curl,

You are absolutely right. The Germans did make some big bore double rifles - the names of Immanuel Meefert, Simson, J G Anschutz etc come to mind and Merkel made their Kersten U/O in some of the biggest bore chamberings of the time including the 600 Nitro. But they were totally eclipsed in numbers by the British, and, in quality as well, at the very top. Bread and butter guns from both countries were equally good, though, and there are some that you find every now and then on sale in India and abroad.

Cheers!