Best double rifle manufacturer for .600 NE?

[Brent in Az]

Dang! $170,000 for an H&H. I could buy a house......or 4 new pickup trucks....or a couple full bag Safaris....or.......

 

[cal pappas]

There are a billion houses in the world, pickups will depreciate in value, trophy quality is lessening every year. Very few Hollands doubles in large calibers, appreciate in value, and you'll have the quality for a lifetime.
Cal

 

[CTDolan]

Cal is 100% correct (of course). The problem is, by the time most of us have bought the home and transportation we need (among other things needed as well), there's not enough remaining to purchase an item of such obvious quality and lasting value.

As for the post, I take it that the question is somewhat rhetorical? Either way, my vote would be for a Westley Richards drop lock in 577 NE (an ultra-heavy superior to the 600, in every way).

 

[CTDolan]

James Sutherland's 577 NE (courtesy of The Explora). Seen some miles, this one has... Wonderful!

 

[Brent in Az]

Beautiful gun. Didn't Hemingway have a .577 Double also

 

[zephyr]

The Gun was purchased at auction by Bill Jones you can watch him user it on the video
"Historic Rifles" it has some great history

 

[CTDolan]

Beautiful gun. Didn't Hemingway have a .577 Double also

Yep. Here's an image of his (from the same site):

 

[CTDolan]

The Gun was purchased at auction by Bill Jones you can watch him user it on the video
"Historic Rifles" it has some great history

Thanks for the heads-up!

 

[zephyr]

Nice find