Geno, After speaking with my Gunmaker Friends in London (and the UK) they thought it Ridiculous' to say the least', that a 'Box-lock'of that Quality should command such a Price....But this is America, and Parker Bros. L.C.Smith, Lefever, Etc.is and are, about all 'WE' have in the way of 'High Grade Shotguns',This A1spl Built for Tsar Nickolas II is not over,Yet.....Glad you are 'Getting your foot in the door of the Museum'!! CC/DT