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 .375" H&H MAGNUM FOR BIG GAME" on the receiver ring and fitted with blued bases for quick detachable telescopic sight mounts. The blued telescopic sight mounts signed "J. RIGBY & CO. NO. 6928" on the rear ring, and fitted with a Zeiss "Diavari-C" 1,5-4,5x18 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 with gold inlaid "RIGBY'S .375 H+H MAGNUM". Blued trigger guard with gold inlaid serial number, and casehardened pistol grip cap with hinged trap cover inlaid with a gold Rigby trademark, the trap containing a spare front sight element. Figured 14 1/2 inch pistol grip stock including 1/4 inch rubber recoil pad, with raised cheekpiece and checkered grip and forearm. The underside of the butt with blued rear sling mounting eye and vacant gold escutcheon. Weight: 10 lbs. 1 oz., London nitro proofmarks. The makers have kindly confirmed that this "London Best" rifle was completed in April 1997. In maker's 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, bone pot with two further spare front sight elements, cleaning rod and cleaning attachments.