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I freely admit that I am not an expert on English double rifles. That's why I asked for help. I can recognize that my rifle is not a top grade product. It has no embellishment or ornamentation. It does strike me a well-made gun even though it is not a fancy one. But then, this is the only DBR I have ever owned, so perhaps I am easily fooled? I can assure you that the fit and finish on this rifle is nice. No, it is certainly not up to the standard of a top quality H&H or Purdy, but I suspect the monetary values on the guns would reflect the difference between them. This rifle is now 94 years old, and has not been pampered, yet the bluing still looks nice save for the obvious wear in those areas where the gun was handled.

As for function, the action opens and closes smoothly and locks up tightly when closed. The trigger pull (pulls?) is decent and as I noted, the barrels appear to be regulated to within one inch at 100 yards despite your assertion that C&H didn't pay much attention to this detail.

You do not hold the maker of my gun in high regard. That is your right and in a discussion of the merits of one manufacturer versus another you would be quite correct in expressing your views and offering whatever evidence you have to support your position. However, taking my thread as an opportunity to air your contempt for C&H sort of suggests that you consider me to be foolish for owning one, no? Well, I assume your intent was an honest discussion and not personal slight, so it is water under the bridge as far as I am concerned.

On the matter of the caliber, again, I must confess to some ignorance on the English cartridges. But my rifle is, indeed, chambered for the .375 bore cartridge with a rimmed case of 2.5 inches in length. The case is straight-walled (well, it has a slight taper but no shoulder) and the rilfe is marked ".375 Nitro Express." Also stamped on the underside of the barrels is the load information, indicating a 270 grain bullet was used over a charge of 40 grains of Cordite.

I would still be interested in any opinions as to fair market value. I will see if I have a photograph of the rifle to post as some have stated it would help. Thanks.

OK, I found a photo. Not the best image, but I hope it helps. By the way, it does not have automatic ejectors.

Edited by SaxonPig (06/05/04 04:58 AM)

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