Fine Modern & Antique Arms - July 2023 : Sale A0723 Lot 1120
JOHN RIGBY & CO. AN EARLY 7x57mm (.275 RIGBY) BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 1816,

Product Details

JOHN RIGBY & CO.
AN EARLY 7x57mm (.275 RIGBY) BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 1816,
circa 1900, 25in. nitro reproved (in 2023) barrel, engraved 'JOHN RIGBY & CO. 27. ST. JAMES'S ST. LONDON.', block-mounted bead fore-sight, block-mounted open rear sight with two folding leaf sights marked for 100, 200 and 300 yards and with white metal inlaid sight lines, Mauser action with thumb cutout numbered 2602, the receiver ring engraved 'WAFFENFABRIK MAUSER. OBERNDORF A/N. 1900', and fitted with Parker Hale A22 & A28 telescopic sight mount bases, the bolt with adjustable peep sight, the floorplate with military style release, figured semi-pistolgrip half-stock, 15 1/8in. pull including chequered buttplate, weight 7lb. 7oz.



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Estimate £700-900

S1 - Sold as a Section 1 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act