The London Sporting I had was serial number 13007. If you bought the rifle a few years before 2002 it is not the same rifle as I hunted in Zim in 2001 and did not sell until later. The one I owned was in fact rough on the outside, I had JJ do a total restoration, including color case. The bores were great, sharp rifling and shiny , no pitting, good acuracy. Came from India from what George said, probably used for Tigers.

Thanks anyway.