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From the pictures, and owner's discription, I'd say the rifle is in absolutely perfect shape! That is the rub, however! A rifle that has had that much restoration is a rifle that needs first hand inspection, and shooting to make sure the work that was done has NOT done damage, while makeing it look good!

The chambering is a handload, case forming, sittuation, but that isn't bad in this case! IMO, all double rifles are handload sittuations, but the componants are readily available for this one! The brass can be made by simply running 450 3 1/4" brass into the loading dies, and trim. Factory loads developed over 5000 lbs of energy at muzzle, so is a true DGR with the factory weight of 480 gr Woodliegh softs and solids. This cartridge was from the 1905-1910 period, so the rifle should be turn of the last century, or later, a good period for doubles! C&G is not my favorite maker, but this example seems top of the line, for them. If it had the fitted case, and some accessories, along with some provanonce, the price would be more in line. I think this rifle would be properly priced in the $14-$16K range, if everything checks out, but I would not pay $22.5K , unless I could connect it to someone famous!

MY OPINION ONLY!

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Edited by DUGABOY1 (19/03/05 09:46 AM)

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