How many double rifles do you own?

I’ve got 4 with a Rigby Shikari 500NE being built . The 4 below are from top to bottom :
- 500 NE rising bite with snap underlever built by John Shirley in UK . Ordered by me in 2013.
- 450/400 NE sidelock built by Westley Richards in 1920. Built for a Maharana .
- 375 H&H flanged magnum . A H&H Royal made in 1929 and sold via Manton & Co in Calcutta .
- 303 British James Purdey sidelock non ejector stalking rifle made 1898 . Made for Viscount Chaplin . I will post photos of each rifle .

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I’ve got 4 with a Rigby Shikari 500NE being built . The 4 below are from top to bottom :
- 500 NE rising bite with snap underlever built by John Shirley in UK . Ordered by me in 2013.
- 450/400 NE sidelock built by Westley Richards in 1920. Built for a Maharana .
- 375 H&H flanged magnum . A H&H Royal made in 1929 and sold via Manton & Co in Calcutta .
- 303 British James Purdey sidelock non ejector stalking rifle made 1898 . Made for Viscount Chaplin . I will post photos of each rifle .
Magnificent collection sir! Thanks for sharing.
 
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I like old double rifles, but above all as collector's items. For their use nowadays in hunting, especially as client in Africa, I have an opinion, but this is not the topic and we have already discussed this controversial on the Forum. I own two old big bore double rifles because this sort of rifles is part of the battery of an old African hunter, even if they are mostly in the gun-safe. Nevertheless, this gives you a little experience in handling and shooting such rifles, especially the big bores, so that you can also have part of a discussion about. Ultimately, one also have to ensure that old rifles that have good served, have a home for they old days so that they don't rust in any corner or even get destroyed.
 

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Not sure your price range. Have a 375 H&H with a muzzle brake. Nice rifle only fired a few times. Also a Mossberg 375 Ruger its been used and shows a few hunts on it.
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