Product Details
JOHN RIGBY & CO.
A 12-BORE RIGBY & BISSELL 1879 PATENT SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 16180,
circa 1891, 28in. sleeved nitro barrels (in 2017), retaining original broad rib engraved 'Jno. Rigby & Co. 72 St. James's Street. London AND Dublin' in gothic script, with further 'SLEEVED BY JOHN RIGBY & CO. LTD.', the breech end with bold scroll engraving, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 3/4 choke, treble-grip action incorporating J. Rigby and T. Bissell patent rising third bite, patent no. 1141 of 1879, use number 516, carved leaf fences, slender toplever, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, dipped-edge lockplates, best bold border and acanthus scroll engraving, 14 1/2in. well-figured stock including 5/8in. recoil pad, fore-end with grip-catch release lever engraved 'RIGBY'S PATENT', weight 6lb. 6oz., in a lightweight canvas case
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Estimate £1,800-2,200
S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act