Blued chopper lump barrels signed "John Rigby & Co." in gold on the raised quarter rib, gold band at the breech, beaded blade front sight on a smooth ramp base, two-leaf rear sight graduated to 75 yards, automatic ejectors, and barrel flats struck with London nitro proofs dated "MM" for 2000. Side lock action featuring highly detailed and extensive African wildlife themed bulino engravings on gold background, including cheetas in the foreground of Mt. Kilimanjaro, a serval on the left plate with impala running in the background and a vulture overhead, and a crouching leopard on the bottom of the action overlooking another impala, with various African birds and butterflies scattered throughout the engravings, "U. Talenti" signature on the underside, relief engraving on the fences, gold washed double triggers, serial number and "CREATIVE/ART" on the lower tang, and tang mounted manual safety with engraved bright "S." Highly figured 15 inch walnut pistol grip stock with multi-point checkering, push button release, forearm hardware and compartment grip cap engraved to match action, "John Rigby & Co." signed in gold on forearm hardware, raised cheekpiece and leather wrapped recoil pad. Weight 6 lbs. 13 oz. Comes with an oak and leather tray from an absent case holding a set of gold plated containers, two piece cleaning rod with attachments, brush, and three horn handled screwdrivers.

Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus of the original respective finishes showing limited handling evidence and sharp stock checkering. Mechanically excellent. The accessories are also excellent. An exemplary example of modern firearm art. Provenance: Robert E. Petersen Collection