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Lot 1720:Rigby John & Co Ltd Rifle 303 British

December 8th, 2013|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 1720:Rigby John & Co Ltd Rifle 303 British

December 8th, 2013|Rock Island, IL
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Desirable John Rigby & Company Rising Bite Double Barrel Ejector Hammerless Rifle

White bead accented ramp blade front sight and two leaf platinum wire enhanced express rear sight, with a partial Rigby address on the rib, light engraving on the rib extension and around the breeches, Krupp Special Gun Barrel Steel markings on the undersides, and London crown "V" and "GP" proofs, standing lions, "303" caliber markings and the Rigby trade mark on the water table. The "V" stamps and Rigby mark are repeated on the frame water table, with "R&B/PATENT.1141/No 443" on the breech face. The frame and locks are finely scroll engraved, with "Jno~Rigby & Co" on each sideplate, safety switch with spring-loaded catch and gold inlaid "SAFE" marking, and dual triggers. Fitted with a finely checkered fancy grain pistol grip stock, with an engraved "RIGBY'S PATENT" takedown lever on the splinter forearm, a horn grip cap, sling eye on the underside of the buttstock and a checkered flat buttplate with scroll engraved accents. Length of pull is 14 3/4 inches, drop at the comb is 1 9/16 inches, drop at the heel is 2 1/2 inches, and cast on is 1/8 inch.

ConditionVery fine as modified (barrel rib - see below), with 75% of the original blue finish, showing areas of brown and gray patina along with some light scratches and handling marks. A pair of dovetail cuts have been made in the rib through the address, with filler blocks mounted in lieu of scope bases. Strong traces of bright case colors are present on the lock plates and triggerguard, with a smooth gray patina overall. The stock is also very fine, with a small knot visible on the right side, minor pressure dents, crisp checkering, an attractive grain and a 1 1/2 inch hairline crack on the left side of the wrist. Mechanically excellent.
Details
ManufacturerRigby John & Co Ltd
ModelRifle
TypeRifle
Serial number
ClassCurio & Relic Long Gun
Caliber / Gauge303 British
Barrel26 inch round
Finishblue/casehardened
Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views2837
Catalog page270
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