Product Details
JOHN RIGBY & CO.
A .275 RIGBY BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 1924 / 3520,
25in. nitro barrel engraved 'JOHN RIGBY & CO. 72 ST. JAMES'S ST. LONDON.', block-mounted open sights and two folding leaf sights with white metal sight lines and marked for 50-100, 200 and 300 yards, Mauser serial number 3520, ramp-mounted bead fore-sight, receiver (with thumb cutout) engraved 'WAFFENFABRIK MAUSER OBERNDORF A/N 1900' on the ring, the bolt mounted with an adjustable peep sight, detachable floorplate with military style release, figured semi-pistolgrip stock with sling eyes, 14 1/2in. pull including ribbed steel buttplate, weight 7lb. 6oz., in a full length leather case with Rigby trade label
Provenance: The makers have kindly confirmed the following information:
Serial: 1924
Sold: January 21st 1902
Action number: 3520
Description: Best Sporting Mauser Rifle
Sold to: Manton & Co
Weight: 7lbs 6oz
Bore: .275
Barrel Length: 26"
Remarks: Sighted 1.2.300 yds std Peep 14 5/8
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Estimate £3,000-5,000
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