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Lot #3511

Lot 3510: Gold Inlaid John Rigby & Co. Bolt Action Magazine Rifle

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: August 25, 2024

Lot 3510: Gold Inlaid John Rigby & Co. Bolt Action Magazine Rifle

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: August 25, 2024

Estimated Price: $4,500 - $7,000
Price Realized:
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Gold Inlaid John Rigby & Co. Bolt Action Magazine Rifle

Manufacturer: Rigby John & Co Ltd
Model: Bolt Magazine
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 6.5 x 55 mm
Barrel: 24 inch round
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1907
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 344
Class: Modern Long Gun
Description:

Manufactured with a sightless barrel marked "J. Rigby & Co. London, England" on top and "6.5x55mm" between British proofs dated 2011 on the right side of the chamber. The action is marked "MADE IN/ENGLAND" on the left and "CAL./6.5x55" on the right and fitted with a pair of scope rings on top, an engine turned bolt with checkered panels on the bolt handle and casehardened cocking shroud. The floorplate features "CAL.6.5x55" inlaid in gold and the trigger guard has the serial number in gold. Mounted in a nicely figured and contrasted multipoint checkered walnut pistol grip stock with blued steel grip cap, shadowline cheekpiece, silver initial escutcheon engraved with the Rigby monogram and solid red recoil pad. Includes a black nylon sling.

Rating Definition:

Excellent overall, retaining 97% original blue finish with an attractive plum coloration on the barrel and receiver, some minor handling marks, spotting on the bolt, and overall crisp stock checkering. Mechanically excellent.



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