Good success to you on getting the American guns.
Have you settled on a value that you're comfortable with on that drilling?
Don't take a bath on it.
The pretty carving, gold, and engraving won't likely get you very far in the resale market.
There are a lot of guys out there who'd get turned off by it, who see such things as 'Cuckoo-Clockish'
Also, the general patina and condition will also keep it from getting big dollar bids.
All you have there is a very nice looking gun that was pretty damn sure built by guys who really knew what they were doing - with an unknown rifle caliber that'll end up being a project and a budget away from popping a large rifle primer some day.
Have fun with it if you get it.
Cheers
Tinker
