Product Details
JOHN RIGBY & CO.
A 9.3X74R SIDELOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE, serial no. 17495,
26in. nitro reproved chopperlump barrels (converted to 9.3x74R from .350 Express by the makers in 1991), raised matt rib with open sights and two folding leaf sights with gold sighting lines and marked for 100, 200 and 300 yards, ramped gold bead fore-sight, the breech end mounted with a Zeiss Diavari-C 1,5...4,5x18 telescopic sight in quickly-detachable mounts, the rib re-engraved 'JNO. RIGBY & CO. 43. SACK - VILLE STREET LONDON (LATE ST. JAMESS ST.), tubes engraved 'CAL. 9.3X74R M/M. REGULATED FOR 285 GRAIN BULLET', J. Rigby & T. Bissell patent rising third bite, patent no. 1141 of 1879, use number 990, removable striker discs stamped, carved leaf fences, manual safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, fore-end with ejector / non-ejector selector nut and Rigby's patent grip-catch release, bold acanthus scroll engraving, retaining much renewed colour-hardening and finish, 15 5/8in. highly-figured replacement pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece, sling swivels, pistolgrip-cap and buttplate, weight 10lb. 13oz., in its canvas and leather case with some accessories
Estimate £12,000-16,000
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