Simson was an old term maker of munitions and steel products located in Suhl Germany. The rifle you refer to was a custom build, and the heaviest caliber available in that time period. Value would be in the thousands depending on condition, accessories, etc. Ammunition is roughly $100 per cartridge.
Elephants have been traditionally hunted with bolt action rifles, most of which were either military or derived from military designs, or with purpose-made African game rifles such as high-end double rifles from manufacturers such as Holland & Holland.Common military calibers from the colonial times in Africa were 7mm Mauser (7x57) and .303 British. Hunters today no longer favor those and generally use the larger calibers made just for hunting.Common specialty hunting calibers are 9.3x64, .375 H&H Magnum, .404 Jeffery, .416 Rigby, .450 Nitro Express, .458 Winchester Magnum, .458 Lott, .460 Weatherby Magnum, .470 Nitro Express and .500 Nitro Express. .600 Nitro Express and .700 Nitro Express are also not unheard of.Poachers not concerned with ethics of hunting may use any of the myriad surplus military arms floating around Africa from the many conflicts. This can literally be any caliber from 7.62x54 to .308 to 8mm Lebel.
The cast of Double Express - 1995 includes: Lucas Belvaux Marc Brunet
You will need the services of a experienced firearms appraiser. Price range could be from 2-40K
Africa's average elevation is almost double that of Europe's.
You will have to state who made it.
In Express press F1, type in symbols, double click 'symbols in the message list' and there they are!
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33.4 years for south Africa to double
Wildlife Double Curtain Rod Holders will definitely go well in a hunting cabin, if that is the look your going for. They are usually copper or pine colored and would fit nicely.
depends on the game (animals) you are hunting. there are several different guages.
Yes there are many fine double rifles out there, they do tend to be pricey.
the most popular right now seems to be 470 nitro express in a double rifle.another is the 416 rigby,with the 458 Winchester another candidate.