500 Nitro Express 3 inch , Falling Block , built by Master South African Riflemaker , Danie Joubert . This rifle is entirely handmade in Danie's workshop in Pretoria , South Africa . If you have $25 000 put aside for a new rifle , or would just like more info, contact Danie at fineguns@lantic.net .
That is beautiful enough to convert me to single shot rifles!!! I find it hard to believe that craftsmen of that skill level have difficulty earning a decent living in our modern economy. It is truly a shame. Congratulations to Mr. Joubert for creating a world class piece of art.
Posts: 18352 | Location: Salt Lake City, Utah USA | Registered: 20 April 2002
Nick, that is very nice. I guess hand craftsmanship hasn't died down yet. Looks like the fore-arm and butt-stock were cut from the same piece of wood. Got to agree with George though; if I had that kind of disposable income, I'd get a set of Searcy's for that price.
Alf, don't get your skivvies in an uproar. Nobody is saying that this man doesn't do great work. In fact, he is showing off some exquisite work with some beautiful wood to boot. It's just that for that price there are other things to get for shooters. If anyone buys something exquisite like that, it would be a safe queen and never see the light of day again.
Amazing looking rifle. I agree with the others though, I think you would be better off to spend that sort of money on a double, you could get a very nice used english double for that. Put an extra barrel on it and I'd buy it anyday.
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Posts: 23 | Location: Canberra, ACT Australia | Registered: 05 May 2004
Not in my opinion; more like $4500. 
