*EARLY JOHN RIGBY/ MAUSER 7MM SPORTING RIFLE.

SN 1498. Cal. 7 x 57 Mauser. 25″ Tapered round bbl engraved “John Rigby & Co. 72. St. James’s St. London.” on top, is fitted with island bases for one standing, two folding leaf express rear, and ivory bead longitudinally dovetailed front sight. Base is fitted with slip-on sight protector. Bottom of bbl has soldered-on classic Rigby sling eye. Left rear of bbl is stamped with Mauser SN 1498, and London proofs. Small ring, intermediate length, Mauser action is marked “WAFFENFABRIK MAUSER OBERNDORF a/n 1899” on receiver ring, which is also stamped with German BU proofs, London view proof, and SN, on left side. Intermediate length bolt with early small gas vent holes, has pear-shaped knob. Bolt shroud, without locking detent, has wing safety gold inlaid “SAFE”. Short cocking piece is fitted with Rigby’s patent peep sight with eye piece that pulls up and is not cammed into position by knurled ring, as in later production. Standard bottom metal without locking screws is marked with Rigby SN 1672. (Factory records indicate this rifle was sold to Godfrey Clark, Esq. on December 22, 1900.) European walnut round knob, semi-pistol grip stock measures 14-3/4″ over serrated steel buttplate, and features classic point pattern checkering with mullered borders at grip and fore piece, as well as a sling eye on toe line in classic Rigby fashion. Drop at heel: approx 2-5/8″. Drop at comb: approx 1-7/8″. Weight: 7 lbs. 5 oz. LOP: 14-3/4″. PROVENANCE: Factory letter. CONDITION: Excellent, as refinished. Rifle was very lightly used. Both wood and metal spruced up in a very competent manner at some time in the past, and now metal retains 100% re-blue over some very light pitting, engraving and edges still sharp. Stock has also had a light oil refinish (appears original), with a number of light marks and bruises, mostly on left side in action area from contact with other bolt guns while in a rack. Checkering has not been re-cut, and is slightly dirty. Bore is very good, lightly frosted throughout, rifling slightly rounded. Action is crisp. An excellent example of these often heavily used early rifles. 4-50156 MGM4 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 3376

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014

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
	3376	$9,200.00	EARLY JOHN RIGBY/ MAUSER 7MM SPORTING RIFLE. SN 1498. Cal. 7 x 57 Mauser. 25″ Tapered round bbl engraved “John Rigby & Co. 72. St. James’s St. London.” on top, is fitted with island bases for one standing, two folding leaf express rear, and ivory bead longitudinally dovetailed front sight. Base is fitted with slip-on sight protector. Bottom of bbl has soldered-on classic Rigby sling eye. Left rear of bbl is stamped with Mauser SN 1498, and London proofs. Small ring, intermediate length, Mauser action is marked “WAFFENFABRIK MAUSER OBERNDORF a/n 1899” on receiver ring, which is also stamped with German BU proofs, London view proof, and SN, on left side. Intermediate length bolt with early small gas vent holes, has pear-shaped knob. Bolt shroud, without locking detent, has wing safety gold inlaid “SAFE”. Short cocking piece is fitted with Rigby’s patent peep sight with eye piece that pulls up and is not cammed into position by knurled ring, as in later production. Standard bottom metal without locking screws is marked with Rigby SN 1672. (Factory records indicate this rifle was sold to Godfrey Clark, Esq. on December 22, 1900.) European walnut round knob, semi-pistol grip stock measures 14-3/4″ over serrated steel buttplate, and features classic point pattern checkering with mullered borders at grip and fore piece, as well as a sling eye on toe line in classic Rigby fashion. Drop at heel: approx 2-5/8″. Drop at comb: approx 1-7/8″. Weight: 7 lbs. 5 oz. LOP: 14-3/4″. PROVENANCE: Factory letter. CONDITION: Excellent, as refinished. Rifle was very lightly used. Both wood and metal spruced up in a very competent manner at some time in the past, and now metal retains 100% re-blue over some very light pitting, engraving and edges still sharp. Stock has also had a light oil refinish (appears original), with a number of light marks and bruises, mostly on left side in action area from contact with other bolt guns while in a rack. Checkering has not been re-cut, and is slightly dirty. Bore is very good, lightly frosted throughout, rifling slightly rounded. Action is crisp. An excellent example of these often heavily used early rifles. 4-50156 MGM4 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 3376 Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014 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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*EARLY JOHN RIGBY/ MAUSER 7MM SPORTING RIFLE.