Product Details
Jno. RIGBY & CO.
A 12-BORE RIGBY & BISSELL 1879 PATENT SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 16310,
25in. nitro reproved barrels (shortened, right wall at 19), the rib with indistinct engraving and gold-inlaid '1' at the breech end, the tubes stamped 'JOSEPH SAID MALTA', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. in both, treble-grip action incorporating J. Rigby and T. Bissell patent rising third bite, patent no. 1141 of 1879, use number 569, carved leaf fences, slender toplever gold-inlaid '1', automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, dipped-edge lockplates, border and acanthus scroll engraving, brushed bright finish, 14 1/2in. figured stock including 1in. wooden extension (some setting cracks), weight 6lb. 4oz., in a leather case
Estimate £2,000-3,000
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