I was following the Gardiner auction too. Made absentee bids on the .303, .350 and Mauser K in .250-3000. They were all in superb condition. Gavin said they had been in storage for at least a generation. I missed on all 3 - close on the Rigbys but way short on the Mauser (2500 bid v 4200 hammer). Was surprised to lose all 3. As I've said before, best to go after the really superb pieces like these and pass on other stuff. But I'm not so good at following my own preaching:)