Kiwi,

That's great to know about the Eastman safari and his mention of the Mannlichers. I enjoy reading period references to firearms (especially ones I own) whenever possible and will keep my eyes open for this book.

As far as the 'road hunting' goes, I understand this to have been quite common at the time along with volley fire on animals. Not so accepted today of course!

I gather that the PG trap and Ballie-Grohman sight were offered together? I don't recall seeing a rifle with one, but not the other. Curious too if the spare front blade has a different diameter bead in addition to the height difference? Definitely cool options to have.

I was half way kidding about sticking a cigar in the butt. Wouldn't fit where the spare cartridges go, but one might in the hole for the cleaning rod. Likely easier to just drop one in a coat pocket!