J. Rigby & Co., London.    Magnum Bolt Action       .416 Rigby

Note the faint line, slightly back from the barrel step---the integrated full-band swivel mounting.

 

Integral Stub Rib

 

Signatures of the actual craftsmen who built the rifle.

 


24" step-tapered round barrel inlaid "John Rigby & Co London England" in

gold, with flush full-band matted-ramp front sight and flip-up white bead,

full-band swivel base at point of barrel step-down, and integral matted stub

rib with 1 standing and 1 folding express sight. Fully figured European

walnut stock with ebony forend tip, classic point-pattern checkering with

mullered borders, recoil crossbolt, engraved steel trapdoor pistol grip cap

with Rigby logo inlaid in gold, classic comb, beaded pancake cheekpiece,

vacant gold initial oval, inletted rear swivel, mercury recoil compensator

inside, and solid black recoil pad. Magnum-length, controlled feed Brno

magnum Mauser action (cocks on opening; fires with safety forward) with

jeweled bolt, extractor and follower, 3-position Model 70-type safety with S

in gold, checkered bolt stop, crisp single-stage trigger and drop-box

magazine with hinged, straddle floorplate. Serial number inlaid in gold on

front receiver ring. Swarovski Habicht 1.25-4x24mm matte-finish, 30mm-tube

scope with their No.9 duplex reticle on Holland & Holland quick-detachable

mount system. Light floral scroll engraving on receiver, bolt knob and

bottom metal and with a lion's head surrounded with a gold-inlaid rope

border on the French gray floorplate, signed B Burgess. Pull: 14 1/2".

Weight: 12lbs, 5oz. Signed inside the barrel channel by the individual

craftsmen who built it. London nitro proved in 1997. 99% blue. In Kalispell

airline case with Rigby nameplate.  $22,450.


                                 

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