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Lot 3572:Fine Rigby .416 Bolt Magazine Big Game Rifle

April 15th, 2018|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 3572:Fine Rigby .416 Bolt Magazine Big Game Rifle

April 15th, 2018|Rock Island, IL
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Cased J. Rigby & Co. Bolt Magazine Big Game Rifle with Swarovski Scope

With blacked stepped barrel signed "J. RIGBY & CO., LONDON, ENGLAND." with ring mounted front sling mounting eye. Matted ramp mounted bead front sight with flip up moon sight and tunnel cover, and raised matted quarter rib with matted rear sight of one fixed and one folding leaf respectively graduated for "100" and "200" yards and each with gold inlaid center line. Blacked receiver engraved "RIGBY'S SPECIAL .416 BORE FOR BIG GAME" on the receiver ring and fitted with casehardened bases for quick detachable telescopic sight mounts. The casehardened telescopic sight mounts respectively signed "J. RIGBY & CO. LONDON" and engraved ".416 RIGBY NO. 6822", and fitted with a Swarovski 1,25-4x24 "Habicht" telescopic sight. Blacked bolt with checkered and engraved knob and with casehardened cocking piece with serrated safety catch with gold inlaid "S" and an arrow beneath. Blued magazine floor plate engraved with flowerhead and with gold inlaid roundel and "CAL. .416 RIGBY". Blued trigger guard with gold inlaid serial number, and casehardened pistol grip cap with matted hinged trap cover inlaid with a gold Rigby trademark, the trap containing a spare front sight element. Figured 14 5/8 inch pistol grip stock including 1/2 inch rubber recoil pad, with raised cheekpiece and checkered grip and fore-arm. The underside of the butt with blued rear sling mounting eye and vacant gold escutcheon. Weight: 11 lbs. 4 oz., London nitro proofmarks. The makers have kindly confirmed that this "London Best" rifle was completed in June 1994. In makers brass cornered canvas and leather full length case, the lid with J. Rigby & Co. trade label. With accessories including nickel plated oil bottle, nickel plated funnel, RCBS loading die, brown leather sling, bone pot with a further spare front sight element, cleaning rod and cleaning attachments.

ConditionExcellent. Retaining nearly all its original finish throughout. The finish on the barrel with minor handling wear, the finish on the receiver with some minor wear to the bolt handle knob. Stock is also excellent with some very minor storage and handling blemishes. Telescopic sight optics are clear. Engraved with importer's details on the underside of the barrel. Case has minor external storage and handling marks, some spots of oil staining to the trade label. Mechanically excellent. Overall a fine example and very useable example of a classic British big game rifle.
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ManufacturerRigby John & Co Ltd
ModelSingle Shot-Rifle
TypeRifle
Serial number
ClassModern Long Gun
Caliber / Gauge416 Rigby
Barrel22 1/4 inch
Finishblack/casehardened/blue
Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views2900
Catalog page221
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