Very well put Louis, and I agree. While those rifles are amazing in every way and incredible gun makers art, I would be surprised if they actually got much use. I have to confess that I used to be drawn to guns like that years ago but now I much prefer a classic working rifle such as a Rigby, H&H, Jeffery, Mannlicher Shoenauer or an Original Mauser Sporter. Blued steel and walnut do it for me. I do like a bit of engraving, normally the floor plate and the trigger guard but not always. Some tasteful; scroll and a nice border or a small game scene can look very nice.

Still, those guns are incredible and they would be great to see in real.

Matt.