*J. RIGBY MAGAZINE RIFLE WITH SCOPE AND CASE.

SN 4809. (ca 1922) Cal. .350 Rigby Magnum. 24″ Tapered round bbl has typical sleeved-on rear sight island base, sling loop, and front ramp. Rear base is fitted with one standing, two folding leaf express sight with platinum lines marked for 100, 300, and 400 yards. Front base is fitted with ivory bead. Top of bbl is engraved “John Rigby & Co. 43, Sackville St. London. W.” Rear of bbl has Rigby’s unique square boss on top of reinforce. Standard length Mauser action is engraved “RIGBY .350 MAGNUM” on receiver ring. Bridge has been stippled. Dovetailed sliding scope bases have been installed. SN is on left side of receiver ring and on trigger guard bow. Bolt with round knob handle has had handle turned down, with top of knob flattened and checkered. Standard military bottom metal has had lock screw holes welded up, and bow given a more pleasing shape. Lightly streaked and dense European walnut pistol grip stock measures 14-1/4″ over thin Silver type pad, is shaped in classic Rigby style with short non-capped forend, distinctive chamfer to cartridge port, and classic point pattern checkering at grip and forend. Stock also features a trap steel grip cap containing spare front sight, reinforcing stock bolt, and matching sling eye on toe line, along with silver oval engraved “N Mc E”. Drop at heel: approx 2-3/8″, drop at comb: approx 1-3/4″. Weight without scope: 7 lbs. 11 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Kollmorgan Bear Cub 2-3/4 X scope with crosshair reticle is in steel pivoting lever mounts. Full length leather case with brass corners is embossed “H. C. Ponsonby 60th Rifles” on top. Case is lined in burgundy cloth with paper Rigby label in lid, along with accessory label with instructions for cleaning. Case contains wooden handled brass cleaning rod, and straps, along with information about Mr. Ponsonby and his military career. CONDITION: Excellent, as nicely refurbished. All metal parts retain a fine, correct type re-blue, with subsequent wear and silvering to about 90%. Wood has been nicely refinished in satin oil, checkering lightly freshened. Bore is very fine, shiny, lightly frosted throughout. Action is smooth. Scope and rings are very fine. Optics clear. Case leather is very dark with numerous rubs, scrapes and abrasions. Straps and handle are good. Interior cloth has been renewed, and is excellent. Rigby label has some large chips, rubs, and soiling, but has been conserved. 4-50396 MGM176 (12,500-22,500) – Lot 3377

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
	3377	$13,225.00	J. RIGBY MAGAZINE RIFLE WITH SCOPE AND CASE. SN 4809. (ca 1922) Cal. .350 Rigby Magnum. 24″ Tapered round bbl has typical sleeved-on rear sight island base, sling loop, and front ramp. Rear base is fitted with one standing, two folding leaf express sight with platinum lines marked for 100, 300, and 400 yards. Front base is fitted with ivory bead. Top of bbl is engraved “John Rigby & Co. 43, Sackville St. London. W.” Rear of bbl has Rigby’s unique square boss on top of reinforce. Standard length Mauser action is engraved “RIGBY .350 MAGNUM” on receiver ring. Bridge has been stippled. Dovetailed sliding scope bases have been installed. SN is on left side of receiver ring and on trigger guard bow. Bolt with round knob handle has had handle turned down, with top of knob flattened and checkered. Standard military bottom metal has had lock screw holes welded up, and bow given a more pleasing shape. Lightly streaked and dense European walnut pistol grip stock measures 14-1/4″ over thin Silver type pad, is shaped in classic Rigby style with short non-capped forend, distinctive chamfer to cartridge port, and classic point pattern checkering at grip and forend. Stock also features a trap steel grip cap containing spare front sight, reinforcing stock bolt, and matching sling eye on toe line, along with silver oval engraved “N Mc E”. Drop at heel: approx 2-3/8″, drop at comb: approx 1-3/4″. Weight without scope: 7 lbs. 11 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Kollmorgan Bear Cub 2-3/4 X scope with crosshair reticle is in steel pivoting lever mounts. Full length leather case with brass corners is embossed “H. C. Ponsonby 60th Rifles” on top. Case is lined in burgundy cloth with paper Rigby label in lid, along with accessory label with instructions for cleaning. Case contains wooden handled brass cleaning rod, and straps, along with information about Mr. Ponsonby and his military career. CONDITION: Excellent, as nicely refurbished. All metal parts retain a fine, correct type re-blue, with subsequent wear and silvering to about 90%. Wood has been nicely refinished in satin oil, checkering lightly freshened. Bore is very fine, shiny, lightly frosted throughout. Action is smooth. Scope and rings are very fine. Optics clear. Case leather is very dark with numerous rubs, scrapes and abrasions. Straps and handle are good. Interior cloth has been renewed, and is excellent. Rigby label has some large chips, rubs, and soiling, but has been conserved. 4-50396 MGM176 (12,500-22,500) – Lot 3377 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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*J. RIGBY MAGAZINE RIFLE WITH SCOPE AND CASE.