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.

*RIGBY MAUSER BOLT ACTION SPORTING RIFLE WITH MAKERS CASE.

SN 58719. Cal. .275 Rigby (7mm Mauser). 24″ Tapered round bbl is fitted with banded-on island base for one folding leaf express rear sight marked for 100 yards; banded-on sling eye; and flush sleeved-on front sight base mounted with small white bead. Top of bbl is engraved “Sighted for Rigby’s Special High Velocity” “John Rigby & Co. 43. Sackville St. London. W.” and “.275 Bore Cartridge. Pointed Bullet 140 Grs”. Unusual square bridge intermediate length, large ring Mauser action is stamped with Mauser SN and Rigby number along with London view proof on left side of receiver ring. Bolt handle has typical pear shaped knob. Flag safety has been gold inlaid “SAFE”. AGA cocking piece sight has been fitted. Single pull trigger is unaltered. Bottom metal without lock screws has military type floorplate release. Rigby SN “5083” (ca. 1927) is stamped on trigger guard bow. Nicely streaked and lightly fiddle figured European walnut round knob pistol grip stock measures 14-5/8″ over Silver pad. Point pattern checkering with mullered borders is at grip and short forend. A sling eye is on toe line. Drop at heel: approx 2-5/8″, drop at comb: approx 1-7/8″. Weight: 7 lbs 5 oz. LOP: 14-5/8″. Original makers green canvas case with tan leather trim and brass corners is painted in red “J.M.D-W.” on top. Interior is lined in dark green cloth, and has Rigby Sackville Street paper label in lid. Case contains some Parker Hale patches and a leather wallet containing a bore brush. PROVENANCE: Richard Schreiber Collection. CONDITION: Fine, with old refinish. Metal parts retain approx 85% of an old re-blue over some considerable handling wear and numerous light scratches and a few pits, bbl engraving softened. Stock retains most of an old oil refinish with scratches and dents, one fairly heavy long dent is on bottom left near front guard screw. Checkering is slightly worn, and grimy, does not appear to have been re-cut. Bore is excellent, bright and shiny throughout. Rifling shows slight wear at throat. Action is crisp. Case shows many scuffs and marks, and is considerably bleached. Straps are good. Handle is beginning to detach. Interior cloth is good with rubs and slight soiling. Some partitions are breaking loose, and shows some alteration. 4-45972 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2492

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
	2492	$5,750.00	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. RIGBY MAUSER BOLT ACTION SPORTING RIFLE WITH MAKERS CASE. SN 58719. Cal. .275 Rigby (7mm Mauser). 24″ Tapered round bbl is fitted with banded-on island base for one folding leaf express rear sight marked for 100 yards; banded-on sling eye; and flush sleeved-on front sight base mounted with small white bead. Top of bbl is engraved “Sighted for Rigby’s Special High Velocity” “John Rigby & Co. 43. Sackville St. London. W.” and “.275 Bore Cartridge. Pointed Bullet 140 Grs”. Unusual square bridge intermediate length, large ring Mauser action is stamped with Mauser SN and Rigby number along with London view proof on left side of receiver ring. Bolt handle has typical pear shaped knob. Flag safety has been gold inlaid “SAFE”. AGA cocking piece sight has been fitted. Single pull trigger is unaltered. Bottom metal without lock screws has military type floorplate release. Rigby SN “5083” (ca. 1927) is stamped on trigger guard bow. Nicely streaked and lightly fiddle figured European walnut round knob pistol grip stock measures 14-5/8″ over Silver pad. Point pattern checkering with mullered borders is at grip and short forend. A sling eye is on toe line. Drop at heel: approx 2-5/8″, drop at comb: approx 1-7/8″. Weight: 7 lbs 5 oz. LOP: 14-5/8″. Original makers green canvas case with tan leather trim and brass corners is painted in red “J.M.D-W.” on top. Interior is lined in dark green cloth, and has Rigby Sackville Street paper label in lid. Case contains some Parker Hale patches and a leather wallet containing a bore brush. PROVENANCE: Richard Schreiber Collection. CONDITION: Fine, with old refinish. Metal parts retain approx 85% of an old re-blue over some considerable handling wear and numerous light scratches and a few pits, bbl engraving softened. Stock retains most of an old oil refinish with scratches and dents, one fairly heavy long dent is on bottom left near front guard screw. Checkering is slightly worn, and grimy, does not appear to have been re-cut. Bore is excellent, bright and shiny throughout. Rifling shows slight wear at throat. Action is crisp. Case shows many scuffs and marks, and is considerably bleached. Straps are good. Handle is beginning to detach. Interior cloth is good with rubs and slight soiling. Some partitions are breaking loose, and shows some alteration. 4-45972 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2492 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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*RIGBY MAUSER BOLT ACTION SPORTING RIFLE WITH MAKERS CASE.