Don, I agree, not unreasonable although the total will push $40K with buyer's commission.

I wonder how many of the original 139 (169?) rifles survive. I would guess at least 80%. It would be fascinating to know where this particular one was every day of its life.

I also wonder where the .416s used by Taylor, Blunt, and Blixen are if they exist.

Finally, I wonder how many .350s and .400-350s were made. I don't recall ever seeing any numbers on those.