JusticeTrimble - We've done everything we feel comfortable doing to try to bring the price down, and the new "PH" model with no engraving is our best effort in this direction. The idea was to provide the standard features that are expected in a double rifle while trying to save some money for the customer by not engraving the "PH."

I've given a lot of thought to the question, and yes, it could be made available for less, but that would come at the cost of ejectors, articulated front trigger, intercepting sears, etc... As it sits, the HEYM is more expensive, but in comparing features, the additional cost is justified. I'll have some photos of the new 450/400 soon.

PS - I had a set of barrels in my had last week in Germany, and the traditionalists will be glad to hear that the finished length is 26".