Revised: 10/1/2014

James D. Julia Auctioneers complies with all federal laws and regulations (Please review our Ivory Position Statement): The African ivory mounts on this item were in the country long before the January 8th, 1990’s CITE appendix. As per the President’s Executive Order of February 2014, this gun accompanied by an appropriate ESA is legal to sell and buy. However, no ivory will accompany this gun when you purchase it unless you hire John Sexton to prepare an ESA statement. If you hire John Sexton to prepare an ESA statement, the cost is $1,500.00. John Sexton is an independent consultant with appropriate qualifications to prepare ESA statements. John Sexton’s address is 1962 Portage Landing North, North Palm Beach, Florida 33408. It is the buyer’s responsibility to make payment to John Sexton for ESA statements. Documents are prepared by John Sexton and not James D. Julia Auctioneers. Once statements are prepared, a copy will be presented to Julia’s and they will then present you with the ivory mounts for this gun. Another copy should be kept with your gun.

THIS GUN WILL BE SOLD WITHOUT ITS IVORY. IF THE BUYER WISHES TO HAVE THE IVORY, THEY MUST HIRE JOHN SEXTON TO PREPARE AN ESA “ANTIQUE CERTIFICATION” (COST $1,500).

*HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION RIGBY BEST BOXLOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE WITH DIES AND BRASS.

SN 18247. (ca 1938) Cal. .275 no. 2 Mag. This very well preserved double rifle has 26″ chopper lump bbls mounted with file cut quarter rib and matching front ramp. Quarter rib is fitted with one standing, two folding leaf express rear sight marked for 100, 300, and 400 yards. An ivory bead front sight is longitudinally dovetailed into front ramp. Top of quarter rib is engraved in English script “John Rigby & Co 43 Sackville St. London.” Top of right bbl is engraved “No. 2 Magnum Cartridge Pointed Bullet 140 Grs.” Top of left bbl is engraved “For Rigby 275 Bore.” Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs. Importers name and address are on bottom rib. A sling loop is soldered to bottom rib. Case hardened boxlock Webley “screw grip” action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), square shouldered dolls head third fastener, and double triggers. Action is engraved with 60 – 70% coverage well cut open shaded scroll. “John Rigby & Co” is in scroll terminated riband on each side. Blued top lever, floorplate, and trigger guard are also scroll engraved. SN is on trigger guard tang, which extends to case hardened and engraved steel grip cap. Nicely streaked and lightly figured European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-7/8″ over blued and checkered steel buttplate. Stock features point pattern checkering with mullered borders. A vacant silver oval, a sling loop matching that on forend, and the stamped number “159” are on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has forward pivoting lever release. Drop at heel: approx 2-7/8″. Drop at comb: approx 1-1/2″. Weight: 9 lbs 4 oz. LOP: 14-7/8″. Included with rifle are approx 50 custom loaded cartridges, C & H dies, and 40 new brass cases by Bertram. PROVENANCE: Copy of Rigby’s ledger page. Two targets shot with rifle by Ken Owen in developing loads (< 1" group @65 yds) for 175 gr bullet. Info on .275 no. 2 cartridge. Copy of 1939 Stoeger catalog advertising Rigby rifles, showing this rifle with price in USA of $850.00. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine. Bbls retain approx 95 - 98% orig blue with slight silvering on sharp edges and some minor handling marks. Action retains 95 - 98% orig case hardening color, silvered slightly on top tang and at bottom, from normal hand wear. Thumbpiece is slightly silvered. Floorplate and trigger guard retain nearly all of their orig blue. Buttplate retains nearly all of its orig blue with some light marks and thinning at heel. Stocks retain nearly all their orig fine rubbed oil finish with some light handling marks. Checkering has only the slightest wear. Bores are excellent, bright, sharp and shiny throughout. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are strong and in time. Cartridges, dies and brass are excellent. A lovely, well balanced, classic British rifle. 4-51335 MGM88 (27,500-37,500) – Lot 2265

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Auction: Firearms - Fall 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
	2265	$27,025.00	Revised: 10/1/2014 James D. Julia Auctioneers complies with all federal laws and regulations (Please review our Ivory Position Statement): The African ivory mounts on this item were in the country long before the January 8th, 1990’s CITE appendix. As per the President’s Executive Order of February 2014, this gun accompanied by an appropriate ESA is legal to sell and buy. However, no ivory will accompany this gun when you purchase it unless you hire John Sexton to prepare an ESA statement. If you hire John Sexton to prepare an ESA statement, the cost is $1,500.00. John Sexton is an independent consultant with appropriate qualifications to prepare ESA statements. John Sexton’s address is 1962 Portage Landing North, North Palm Beach, Florida 33408. It is the buyer’s responsibility to make payment to John Sexton for ESA statements. Documents are prepared by John Sexton and not James D. Julia Auctioneers. Once statements are prepared, a copy will be presented to Julia’s and they will then present you with the ivory mounts for this gun. Another copy should be kept with your gun. THIS GUN WILL BE SOLD WITHOUT ITS IVORY. IF THE BUYER WISHES TO HAVE THE IVORY, THEY MUST HIRE JOHN SEXTON TO PREPARE AN ESA “ANTIQUE CERTIFICATION” (COST $1,500). HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION RIGBY BEST BOXLOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE WITH DIES AND BRASS. SN 18247. (ca 1938) Cal. .275 no. 2 Mag. This very well preserved double rifle has 26″ chopper lump bbls mounted with file cut quarter rib and matching front ramp. Quarter rib is fitted with one standing, two folding leaf express rear sight marked for 100, 300, and 400 yards. An ivory bead front sight is longitudinally dovetailed into front ramp. Top of quarter rib is engraved in English script “John Rigby & Co 43 Sackville St. London.” Top of right bbl is engraved “No. 2 Magnum Cartridge Pointed Bullet 140 Grs.” Top of left bbl is engraved “For Rigby 275 Bore.” Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs. Importers name and address are on bottom rib. A sling loop is soldered to bottom rib. Case hardened boxlock Webley “screw grip” action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), square shouldered dolls head third fastener, and double triggers. Action is engraved with 60 – 70% coverage well cut open shaded scroll. “John Rigby & Co” is in scroll terminated riband on each side. Blued top lever, floorplate, and trigger guard are also scroll engraved. SN is on trigger guard tang, which extends to case hardened and engraved steel grip cap. Nicely streaked and lightly figured European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-7/8″ over blued and checkered steel buttplate. Stock features point pattern checkering with mullered borders. A vacant silver oval, a sling loop matching that on forend, and the stamped number “159” are on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has forward pivoting lever release. Drop at heel: approx 2-7/8″. Drop at comb: approx 1-1/2″. Weight: 9 lbs 4 oz. LOP: 14-7/8″. Included with rifle are approx 50 custom loaded cartridges, C & H dies, and 40 new brass cases by Bertram. PROVENANCE: Copy of Rigby’s ledger page. Two targets shot with rifle by Ken Owen in developing loads (< 1" group @65 yds) for 175 gr bullet. Info on .275 no. 2 cartridge. Copy of 1939 Stoeger catalog advertising Rigby rifles, showing this rifle with price in USA of $850.00. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine. Bbls retain approx 95 - 98% orig blue with slight silvering on sharp edges and some minor handling marks. Action retains 95 - 98% orig case hardening color, silvered slightly on top tang and at bottom, from normal hand wear. Thumbpiece is slightly silvered. Floorplate and trigger guard retain nearly all of their orig blue. Buttplate retains nearly all of its orig blue with some light marks and thinning at heel. Stocks retain nearly all their orig fine rubbed oil finish with some light handling marks. Checkering has only the slightest wear. Bores are excellent, bright, sharp and shiny throughout. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are strong and in time. Cartridges, dies and brass are excellent. A lovely, well balanced, classic British rifle. 4-51335 MGM88 (27,500-37,500) – Lot 2265 Click here to view provenance Auction: Firearms - Fall 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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*HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION RIGBY BEST BOXLOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE WITH DIES AND BRASS.