Product Details
* JOHN RIGBY & CO.
A .350 H.V. (No.2) NITRO EXPRESS 'CLASS D' BOXLOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE, serial no. 17609,
26in. nitro chopperlump barrels with raised matt rib, open sights and two folding leaf sights (possible replacements) with silver-inlaid sighting lines and marked for 100, 300 and 400 yards, ramped bead foresight, the breech end engraved in gothic script with the makers details, partially obscured with quickly-detachable telescopic sight claw mount bases, tubes engraved 'SIGHTED FOR RIGBY'S SPECIAL HIGH VELOCITY .350" NO.2 CARTRIDGE.", "POINTED BULLET 225. GRAINS.", treble-grip action with removable striker discs, automatic safety with brass 'SAFE' detail, border engraving, brushed and reblued finish overall, 14 5/8in. figured pistolgrip stock, engraved strengthening pins at head, steel pistolgrip-cap, sling eyes, including 3/4in. rubber recoil pad, fore-end with grip-catch release lever, weight 9lb. 1oz.
Provenance: The makers have kindly informed us that this rifle was completed as a 'Class C hammerless toplever A&D ejector double special rifle for no.2 cartridge' and sold in August 1910 to E. Hugh Buxton.
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Estimate £5,000-7,000
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