Revised: 3/12/2015

Please Note: Pre-ban ivory bead sight. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our “Ivory Position Statement” and the “Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object“. This information is located in our catalog on pages 30 and 31.

*VERY FINE JOHN RIGBY GRADE C BOXLOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE.

SN 18122. (1935) Cal. .350 Rigby no. 2. 26″ Chopper lump bbls fitted with file cut quarter rib holding one standing, two folding leaf express rear sight, and matching front ramp with white bead, are engraved with Rigby’s 43 Sacksville address in Olde English script on rib. Tops of bbls are engraved “Sighted For Rigby’s Special High Velocity” “.350 Bore No. 2 Cartridge. Pointed Bullet 225 Grs”. Bbl flats are stamped with SN and London nitro proofs along with “Class C”. Case hardened boxlock PHV-1 action with square shouldered dolls head rib extension and pivoting third fastener, features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), bushed strikers, and double triggers. Action is engraved with sprays of well cut open shaded scroll at about 30% coverage. “J. Rigby & Co” is engraved on each side. Top lever, floorplate, and trigger guard are bright charcoal blued, and scroll engraved. SN is on trigger guard tang, which extends to horn grip cap. Lightly streaked and finely fiddle figured European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 15″ over Silver pad. What looks like an orig factory reinforcing pin, is through side panels, which have classic drop points. Point pattern checkering with mullered borders is at grip, and a sling eye is on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has front pivoting release, and iron is marked “Class C”. Drop at heel: approx 3″, drop at comb: approx 1-3/4 “. Weight: 9 lbs 14 oz. LOP: 15”. PROVENANCE: Consignors notes obviously taken from Rigby records for this rifle, stating that the stocker was Shelly, engraver was Kell, customer was Lord Elveden, and it was ordered 30 Sept 1935. Richard Schreiber Collection. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain over 95% orig blue, with slight silvering at muzzles and on sharp edges, with a few light marks and scratches. Action retains 40 – 50% orig case hardening color, most loss due to cleaning, and there are some dark patches from oxidation, mostly around bottom. Top lever, floorplate, and trigger guard retain approx 80 – 90% of their orig bright blue, sharp edges silvered. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig rubbed oil finish, grain open and slightly raised. Newer pad is slightly squished. Bores are excellent, bright, sharp, and shiny throughout. Action is tight, closing with a reassuring thunk, just the way you want it to sound. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. A great Rigby rifle in a very fine all around caliber. 4-45890 (12,500-17,500) – Lot 2466

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Auction: Firearms - March 2015

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2466	$28,750.00	Revised: 3/12/2015 Please Note: Pre-ban ivory bead sight. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our “Ivory Position Statement” and the “Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object“. This information is located in our catalog on pages 30 and 31. VERY FINE JOHN RIGBY GRADE C BOXLOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE. SN 18122. (1935) Cal. .350 Rigby no. 2. 26″ Chopper lump bbls fitted with file cut quarter rib holding one standing, two folding leaf express rear sight, and matching front ramp with white bead, are engraved with Rigby’s 43 Sacksville address in Olde English script on rib. Tops of bbls are engraved “Sighted For Rigby’s Special High Velocity” “.350 Bore No. 2 Cartridge. Pointed Bullet 225 Grs”. Bbl flats are stamped with SN and London nitro proofs along with “Class C”. Case hardened boxlock PHV-1 action with square shouldered dolls head rib extension and pivoting third fastener, features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), bushed strikers, and double triggers. Action is engraved with sprays of well cut open shaded scroll at about 30% coverage. “J. Rigby & Co” is engraved on each side. Top lever, floorplate, and trigger guard are bright charcoal blued, and scroll engraved. SN is on trigger guard tang, which extends to horn grip cap. Lightly streaked and finely fiddle figured European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 15″ over Silver pad. What looks like an orig factory reinforcing pin, is through side panels, which have classic drop points. Point pattern checkering with mullered borders is at grip, and a sling eye is on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has front pivoting release, and iron is marked “Class C”. Drop at heel: approx 3″, drop at comb: approx 1-3/4 “. Weight: 9 lbs 14 oz. LOP: 15”. PROVENANCE: Consignors notes obviously taken from Rigby records for this rifle, stating that the stocker was Shelly, engraver was Kell, customer was Lord Elveden, and it was ordered 30 Sept 1935. Richard Schreiber Collection. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain over 95% orig blue, with slight silvering at muzzles and on sharp edges, with a few light marks and scratches. Action retains 40 – 50% orig case hardening color, most loss due to cleaning, and there are some dark patches from oxidation, mostly around bottom. Top lever, floorplate, and trigger guard retain approx 80 – 90% of their orig bright blue, sharp edges silvered. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig rubbed oil finish, grain open and slightly raised. Newer pad is slightly squished. Bores are excellent, bright, sharp, and shiny throughout. Action is tight, closing with a reassuring thunk, just the way you want it to sound. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. A great Rigby rifle in a very fine all around caliber. 4-45890 (12,500-17,500) – Lot 2466 Click here to view provenance Auction: Firearms - March 2015 Please Note:* All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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*VERY FINE JOHN RIGBY GRADE C BOXLOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE.