Product Details
JNO. RIGBY & CO.
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 16696,
28in. replacement nitro barrels, the rib engraved 'NEW BARRELS BY ELDERKIN & SONS (GUNMAKERS) LTD. SPALDING.', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and full choke, action incorporating J. Rigby and T. Bissell patent rising third bite, patent no. 1141 of 1879, use number 745, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, dipped-edge lockplates, carved leaf fences, the toplever gold-inlaid '3', border and acanthus scroll engraving, 14 1/4in. figured stock including 3/8in. extension, fore-end with Rigby patent screw-grip fore-end fastener and Rigby patent ejector / non-ejector selector nut, weight 6lb. 9oz., in a canvas and leather gunslip
Estimate £1,000-1,500
THE ABOVE LOT WILL REQUIRE THE BUYER TO PRODUCE A RELEVANT BRITISH SHOTGUN CERTIFICATE OR REGISTERED FIREARMS DEALER LICENCE BEFORE IT MAY BE RELEASED.