I'm sure this has come up on the forum and is probably in Speed's book, but what was the thinking at the time behind making these long barreled guns for use in the bush? Did they make the Afrika model in 10.75 or .404? The largest caliber I've seen is 9.3 x 62.

Same question on the 28 in barrels offered on some model A sporters. I have an 8x60 and a 6.5 Portuguese. What was the thinking and did they offer the 28 in barrel in 10.75 and .404? Was it only ever offered in the A type?

thanks