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Lot 1456:Fine Cased Rigby .275 Bolt Magazine Rifle

April 14th, 2018|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 1456:Fine Cased Rigby .275 Bolt Magazine Rifle

April 14th, 2018|Rock Island, IL
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Fine Cased John Rigby & Co. Bolt Magazine Sporting Rifle

With blued stepped barrel signed "JOHN RIGBY & CO. 43 SACKVILLE ST. LONDON." and with front sling eye. Block mounted bead front sight with tunnel cover, and ring mounted matted rear sight of one fixed and two folding leaves respectively graduated for "100", "300" and "400" yards and each with platinum inlaid center line. Blued receiver engraved "SIGHTED FOR RIGBY'S SPECIAL HIGH VELOCITY .275 BORE CARTRIDGE POINTED BULLET 140 GRS" on the receiver ring. Blued bolt with flattened knob and with blued cocking piece with flag safety with gold inlaid "SAFE" and Rigby patent aperture peep-sight. Blued trigger guard and magazine floor plate, the last engraved with the initial "D". Figured 14 1/2 inch pistol grip stock with grooved dark horn butt plate, dark horn pistol grip cap, and checkered grip and forearm. The underside of the butt with blued rear sling eye. Weight: 7 lbs. 0.8 oz. The makers have kindly confirmed that this rifle was sold to G.C. Devas on 3 October 1934. In original makers canvas and leather full length case, the lid with John Rigby & Co. trade label, the exterior initialed "G.C.D." With accessories including nickel plated funnel, bone pot, cleaning rod and cleaning attachments in a brown leather pouch.

ConditionExceptionally fine. 85% plus original blued finish remains overall on the barrel, receiver and mounts. Some storage and handling wear to the finish on the barrel, engraved barrel signature crisp. Front sight tunnel cover and rear sight of more modern manufacture. Some rubbing to the blued finish on the edges of the receiver, engraved details on the receiver ring crisp. Some loss of finish to the bolt handle, some rubbing to the extractor. Some rubbing to the blued finish on the magazine floor plate and more noticeably to the edges of the trigger guard. Stock with light age related storage and handling marks and scratches. Engraved with importer's details on the underside of the barrel. Case with expected wear to exterior, some staining. Trade label with some staining, interior generally in good condition. Mechanically excellent. A fine example of a classic 1930s sporting rifle with unusually short barrel.
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ManufacturerRigby John & Co Ltd
ModelSingle Shot-Rifle
TypeRifle
Serial number
ClassCurio & Relic Long Gun
Caliber / Gauge275 Rigby
Barrel21 1/4 inch
Finishblue
Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views2938
Catalog page216
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