Bulldog:

It's always hard to tell from pictures, but I have to agree with Curl. Absolutely kick ass. From here, the only place left to go is to get it into your hands. If it is as good as it looks.....

These last pictures help. George said he was pretty sure the it was redone in England. The restock looks like it - at least the checkering and comb profile appear correct - which means they probably aren't the work of an American.

For a comparison, go over to the Photos and Archive page and look at Curl's Gibbs .450. That rifle is an A & W C 1st, Webley's top grade, Best Quality boxlock double rifle. This Lang is also an A & W C 1st. The Webley number on the Gibbs is 11139 and that of the Lang is 11458 (1905 vs 1906). Study the differences between the two. Note the carved trefoil fences and the Baker extended top strap on the Lang. Special rifle.

A friend of mine called George yesterday about this rifle, and George said he had a deal working on it.
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