I was at a gun show yesterday and I noticed a Whitworth chambered in 458 Win. Mag. with what appeared to be a Hogue stock on it. It had open sights and (barf) a muzzle break on it. Barrel was probably 22" to 24" or so. Price tag was $450. I was thinking about going back and looking at it again tomorrow and who knows, maybe bring it home with me. The muzzle break would have to go, though.

Did I miss out on a good deal?

I would think that was a pretty good deal. Where else will you find a 458 at that price?
Peter.

original Whitworths go for $650-$800...and sometimes less.

If you really like the synthetic stock then it's a deal....otherwise you may be buying an action only, and that's still not bad.

If the barrel finishes at 22" after removing the brake and recrowning, you have a 458.....if not you're in for rebarreling.....but it's your decision.

it's not a bad price, just for parts..

i might have bought it.

It will part out for that.