*RIGBY MAUSER SHORT RIFLE WITH CASE.

*RIGBY MAUSER SHORT RIFLE WITH CASE. SN 5703. (1938) Cal. .275 Rigby (7mm Mauser). Light weight, fast handling, pre-World War II rendition of this classic rifle, with 21″ tapered, round bbl, engraved with Rigby’s name and Sackville address in English script on top, is mounted with 2 folding leaf express rear sight in sleeved-on island base, square blade longitudinally dovetailed front sight in high front ramp, and matching sculpted sling eye soldered to bottom of bbl. Standard length action is engraved “Rigby .275 High Velocity” on receiver ring. SN is stamped on left side. Bolt runway and body of bolt with semi-pear-shaped knob, are polished bright. Three position safety has “SAFE” inlaid in gold. Trigger is single stage. Bottom metal, not fitted with lock screws, has military type floorplate. Trigger guard bow is nicely shaped. SN is stamped on bottom. Dense, lightly figured European walnut stock measures 14-1/8″ over serrated wood butt, and has classic Rigby features including horn-capped pistol grip, point pattern flat top checkering with mullered borders, short forend with plain rounded tip, and deeply chamfered cartridge port. A sling eye is mounted on toe line. Drop at heel: approx 2-3/4″, drop at comb: approx 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. Full length canvas case with dark leather trim is embossed “C. E. F.” on top. Interior is lined with green baize with Rigby paper label having Dublin address crossed out, in lid. Case contains crystal oil bottle with pewter top. CONDITION: Very good. Metal retains most of its orig blue with some pitting on bolt stop and some flecking overall. Action has been drilled and tapped for scope mount and bolt forged slightly lower. Orig blue disturbed where plug screws filed flat, cold blue applied. Rear bridge squared up for scope mount. Cocking piece dovetailed for Rigby pop-up peep, now missing. Wood retains most of what appears to be its orig rubbed oil finish with a few minor marks, some fairly deep. Checkering shows slight wear, some diamonds missing, and dented, mostly in forend. Bore is very good with strong rifling, slightly dark in grooves, slight erosion in throat. Case cloth is considerably faded and stained, bits of leather trim are missing. Newer handle is fair, beginning to detach. Newer straps are good, but tender. Interior cloth is very good with some slight thinning in lid. Label is foxed, somewhat cracked, slightly stained, but intact. Interior partitions are good, somewhat reconfigured. Oil bottle is good, cap distorted. Case was made for longer rifle. In 1939 Stoeger’s this rifle was listed for $240.00. 4-47100 MGM1 (3,000-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2013

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
	2234	$4,025.00	RIGBY MAUSER SHORT RIFLE WITH CASE. SN 5703. (1938) Cal. .275 Rigby (7mm Mauser). Light weight, fast handling, pre-World War II rendition of this classic rifle, with 21″ tapered, round bbl, engraved with Rigby’s name and Sackville address in English script on top, is mounted with 2 folding leaf express rear sight in sleeved-on island base, square blade longitudinally dovetailed front sight in high front ramp, and matching sculpted sling eye soldered to bottom of bbl. Standard length action is engraved “Rigby .275 High Velocity” on receiver ring. SN is stamped on left side. Bolt runway and body of bolt with semi-pear-shaped knob, are polished bright. Three position safety has “SAFE” inlaid in gold. Trigger is single stage. Bottom metal, not fitted with lock screws, has military type floorplate. Trigger guard bow is nicely shaped. SN is stamped on bottom. Dense, lightly figured European walnut stock measures 14-1/8″ over serrated wood butt, and has classic Rigby features including horn-capped pistol grip, point pattern flat top checkering with mullered borders, short forend with plain rounded tip, and deeply chamfered cartridge port. A sling eye is mounted on toe line. Drop at heel: approx 2-3/4″, drop at comb: approx 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. Full length canvas case with dark leather trim is embossed “C. E. F.” on top. Interior is lined with green baize with Rigby paper label having Dublin address crossed out, in lid. Case contains crystal oil bottle with pewter top. CONDITION: Very good. Metal retains most of its orig blue with some pitting on bolt stop and some flecking overall. Action has been drilled and tapped for scope mount and bolt forged slightly lower. Orig blue disturbed where plug screws filed flat, cold blue applied. Rear bridge squared up for scope mount. Cocking piece dovetailed for Rigby pop-up peep, now missing. Wood retains most of what appears to be its orig rubbed oil finish with a few minor marks, some fairly deep. Checkering shows slight wear, some diamonds missing, and dented, mostly in forend. Bore is very good with strong rifling, slightly dark in grooves, slight erosion in throat. Case cloth is considerably faded and stained, bits of leather trim are missing. Newer handle is fair, beginning to detach. Newer straps are good, but tender. Interior cloth is very good with some slight thinning in lid. Label is foxed, somewhat cracked, slightly stained, but intact. Interior partitions are good, somewhat reconfigured. Oil bottle is good, cap distorted. Case was made for longer rifle. In 1939 Stoeger’s this rifle was listed for $240.00. 4-47100 MGM1 (3,000-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2013 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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