Pretty good explanation of the fore-end issue. It's also why the fore-ends of double rifles should be short. Those on most of the new guns are way too long. I actually like the Douglas better than most of the new guns. There were 99 built, all .470.

Jager:

Pre-war British is all I've ever owned. Mine are my primary hunting rifles and they get used. I've never had a problem of any kind. Get the gun checked out by a pro before you buy, and buy from a reputable dealer, and you won't have any problems.
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