Another thing to consider: A vintage Brit DR will lose a lot of value taking the beating it is likely to receive on a safari.

Curl

Roscoe respectfully. Is something wrong with that statement or is it just me? I hunt with all of my expensive guns, that is why I own them, the few small (barely visible) dings to the wood or very minor wear to the finishes you may encounter on Safari does not diminish value in most cases. IMHO it only adds to the misteak of the classic, and its continued service as a worthy weapon.