How many sidelocks with extra locks have you ever seen?
The pint of the hand detachable locks is that should it be required, the locks can be replaced without tools. Very useful if going away for years into rough country. Probably academic to most today.
Boxlocks have fewer moving part than sidelocks of any type. They have bigger limbs and are more robust. If made well they are almost indestructible, do not require maintenance for years and years.
Buzz, go and find a new, cased sidelock with extra locks, of similar quality for the 56,000 that this one cost.
Personally, I rate these as the best double rifles for the money available anywhere, indeed, they are the practical choice of many of the most experienced dangerous game hunters today. They are beautiful and very tough and functional. Also regulated beautifully.
