Huvius - I must have missed this when you first posted it (or Alzheimer's is back!)

That is a very nice rifle! The ovate barrel is certainly a bonus - a definite sign of a better rifle, and I prefer the rose and scroll engraving

I have one, though less good, in .450 No. 1 Carbine, a bit of a squib compared to the .577/500

The action is one of the best of the falling blocks and very smooth to operate

Well done - enjoy it

TH44