I think some of the comments on this thread have been a bit un-realistic or even a bit more than that.

Anyone who can buy a new Magnum length actioned modern Mauser 98 actioned rifle in .416 Rigby for the price mentioned (ie "$2200"), please show some examples of rifles available for sale at that very low price! Even CZ .416's cost about twice that. Quite a ludicrous statement.

"Buy a Ruger intead" ... well that poster is welcome, as I wouldn't buy a Ruger at all. Obviously far different tastes involved there!

The price while high - UK Ł7,787 / US $13,558 / €9,270 inc VAT and Grade 5 wood - is not unrealistic when compared to other European quality M98 bolt action rifle makers.

At am guessing on gun forums back in 1905 - maybe the round table at the gun club = similar comments were made, "Hell I would buy a no name easily forgotten Mauser 98 rifle for Ł7 intead of that ridiculous Rigby for Ł12! How can they justify such a price!!!"

Yet the same rifles are held in esteem today.