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One of the latest SCI publications has an ad for a Merkel (IIRC) with three barrels. One barrel in .375 H&H, one in .416 Rigby, and the 3rd in .470 NE. Total package is advertised at $38k + change. I thought the board might find it interesting that at least one maker seems to have a sense of humor (I think). The three rounds are belted rimless, slight rebated rim, and rimmed. So much for the concensus voiced on this board. FWIW Pilgrim

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Pilgrim, I think you better go back and read that again! I believe that is three matching double rifles, each in it's own fitted case, with consecutive serial numbers, in the 140-2.5 models, not one rifle with three sets of barrels! Still high in my mind, but since the 140-2 (standard grade)sells for $12.9K each, that isn't a great bargain but if you want three mod 140-2.5's double rifles, matching or not, it is close to retail!