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I've been told by a few gun dealers (that should know) that there really is no historical significance to the name... They've also told me an Indian (i think) guy owns the company and they used the name b/c it sounded "english" and figured no one wanted to buy a gun from an "english" rifle from a company with an Indian-sounding name (apparently his name doesn't sound very "english.")

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I think you may be refering to Symes and Wright. They were owned by and Indonesian who tried to get them off the ground with an English name. They are pretty decent rifles, for new ones, and sold new for $15,000 or so. They even made a 700 Nitro and a 4 Bore Double. I believe his interest has waned and they may no longer be in business.

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Mick

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