Skip to main content
Rock Island Auction Company
AuctionsConsignmentBlogFAQNewsAbout Us
Create Account
Login
AuctionsConsignmentBlogFAQNews & EventsAbout Us
Login
Create Account

History Lives Here

Rock Island Auction Company
1-309-797-15001-800-238-8022[email protected]
RIAC Rock Island
7819 42nd Street West
Rock Island, Illinois 61201, USA
8:00am - 5:00pm, Mon - Fri
RIAC Bedford
3600 Harwood Road
Bedford, Texas 76021, USA
8:00am - 5:00pm, Mon - Fri
Navigation
  • Auctions
  • Consignment
  • Blog
  • FAQ
  • News
  • About Us
More Info
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Job Postings & Careers
  • Contact
  • Order a Catalog
© 2025 Rock Island Auction Company. RIAC believes that this website is accessible to the widest possible audience pursuant to the guidelines of the Americans with Disability Act. Click here for more information.
Healthcare Transparency in Coverage.
  • Auction Catalog #74
  • Lot #119
Lot #118
Lot #120

Lot 119: B. Burgess Signed, Finely Engraved, and Gold Inlaid John Rigby

B. Burgess Signed, Finely Engraved, and Gold Inlaid John Rigby Bolt Action Rifle with Scope and Case

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 7, 2018

Lot 119: B. Burgess Signed, Finely Engraved, and Gold Inlaid John Rigby

B. Burgess Signed, Finely Engraved, and Gold Inlaid John Rigby Bolt Action Rifle with Scope and Case

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 7, 2018

Estimated Price: $8,000 - $12,000

B. Burgess Signed, Finely Engraved, and Gold Inlaid John Rigby Bolt Action Rifle with Scope and Case

Manufacturer: Rigby John & Co Ltd
Model: Rifle
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 8 mm Rem magnum
Barrel: 26 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1333
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 65
Class: Modern Long Gun
Description:

This is a beautiful example of a John Rigby custom rifle. Fitted with a 26 inch taped barrel manufactured without sights. The top of the barrel is gold inlaid "John Rigby & Co. London, England". There is a 1 1/2 inch wedge of floral scroll engraving on each side at the breech and muzzle. The receiver features floral scroll engraving and "8 mm Rem. Mag." gold inlaid on the left side. The knob on the bolt handle and trigger guard have the same engraved design. The hinged floor plate is finished in satin grey and is engraved with a leopards head in an oval panel surrounded by floral scroll designs and is signed "B. BURGESS." The bolt, extractor and follower are jeweled, and the remainder of the rifle is finished blue. It is mounted with a beautiful 3X pistol grip stock with multi-point checkering, contrasting forend, metal grip cap engraved and gold inlaid "RFD/3", sling swivel bases, cheekpiece and solid Decelerator recoil pad. Comes with John Rigby aluminum case.

Rating Definition:

Near new with only light handling/storage marks. The scope is as new. The case is good with tape residue and one of the four latches absent.



Customer Product Questions

There are currently no customer product questions on this lot

    Related Items

    Lot #810: T. Mori Factory Engraved Browning Model 1886 "1 of 3000" Rifle

    Lot #1220: Weatherby Mark V Bolt Action Rifle with Scope

    Lot #806: Zastava J-9 Bolt Action Rifle with Scope

    Lot #141: Engraved and Gold Inlaid Colt Python Double Action Revolver

    Lot #799: Remington Model 725 Bolt Action Rifle with Scope

    Lot #777: Weatherby Vanguard Bolt Action Rifle with Scope