EXCEPTIONALLY EARLY AND RARE J. RIGBY MAUSER TRANSITIONAL SPORTING RIFLE WITH CASE.

SN 102. Cal. .275. 25″ Tapered round bbl has sleeved-on island base for three folding leaf express rear sight, and soldered-on base for longitudinally dovetailed white bead front. A sling eye is also soldered to bbl. Top of bbl is engraved “John Rigby & Co. 72 St. James’s St. London.” Intermediate length transitional Model 98 small ring action is marked “WAFFENFABRIK MAUSER OBERNDORF a/n” and “1898” on receiver ring. Left receiver ring is stamped with German BU proofs, along with Mauser SN “102”. Bottom side of action is stamped with Rigby SN “1087”. Bottom of bbl is stamped with German BU proofs. Exceptionally early bolt with classic pear shaped knob has bolt shroud without locking detent, and no gas escape vents. Cocking piece is fitted with early style, unmarked cocking piece sight, with spring detent adjustment aperture. Standard bottom metal has Rigby SN “1087” stamped on bow. Lightly fiddle figured European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over steel buttplate. Classic point pattern checkering with mullered borders is at grip and short forend. A sling eye is on toe line. A silver oval on toe line is engraved “P. W From F.B 1898″. Drop at heel: approx 2-5/16″. Drop at comb: approx 1-9/16″. Weight: 7 lbs. 2 oz. LOP: 14-1/4”. Green canvas leather trimmed full length case is embossed “M.D.” on top. Case is lined in burgundy cloth, and contains coated steel cleaning rod with brass swivel head, with brush, funnel for pouring hot water down bore, case straps, and a pair of hook type sling swivels. This rifle is pictured and described on page 214 of MAUSER ORIGINAL SPORTING RIFLES by John Speed et al. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbl and action retain over 80% orig brownish blue with some light flecking overall. Floorplate retains most of its orig charcoal blue. Bolt shroud and safety are exceptional, retaining nearly all of their bright blue. Bolt stop retains approx 80% of its temper blue. Buttplate retains a considerable amount of what appears to be its orig charcoal blue, considerably flaked. Stock retains over 80% of its orig finish with numerous light marks and scratches. Bore is excellent, slightly frosted toward muzzle. Action is smooth. Case canvas has many rubs and much fading. Interior cloth is fine with some insect damage. Accessories are good. Exceptionally fine, early Rigby Mauser. 4-53587 MGM187 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 2278

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
	2278	$15,525.00	EXCEPTIONALLY EARLY AND RARE J. RIGBY MAUSER TRANSITIONAL SPORTING RIFLE WITH CASE. SN 102. Cal. .275. 25″ Tapered round bbl has sleeved-on island base for three folding leaf express rear sight, and soldered-on base for longitudinally dovetailed white bead front. A sling eye is also soldered to bbl. Top of bbl is engraved “John Rigby & Co. 72 St. James’s St. London.” Intermediate length transitional Model 98 small ring action is marked “WAFFENFABRIK MAUSER OBERNDORF a/n” and “1898” on receiver ring. Left receiver ring is stamped with German BU proofs, along with Mauser SN “102”. Bottom side of action is stamped with Rigby SN “1087”. Bottom of bbl is stamped with German BU proofs. Exceptionally early bolt with classic pear shaped knob has bolt shroud without locking detent, and no gas escape vents. Cocking piece is fitted with early style, unmarked cocking piece sight, with spring detent adjustment aperture. Standard bottom metal has Rigby SN “1087” stamped on bow. Lightly fiddle figured European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over steel buttplate. Classic point pattern checkering with mullered borders is at grip and short forend. A sling eye is on toe line. A silver oval on toe line is engraved “P. W From F.B 1898″. Drop at heel: approx 2-5/16″. Drop at comb: approx 1-9/16″. Weight: 7 lbs. 2 oz. LOP: 14-1/4”. Green canvas leather trimmed full length case is embossed “M.D.” on top. Case is lined in burgundy cloth, and contains coated steel cleaning rod with brass swivel head, with brush, funnel for pouring hot water down bore, case straps, and a pair of hook type sling swivels. This rifle is pictured and described on page 214 of MAUSER ORIGINAL SPORTING RIFLES by John Speed et al. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbl and action retain over 80% orig brownish blue with some light flecking overall. Floorplate retains most of its orig charcoal blue. Bolt shroud and safety are exceptional, retaining nearly all of their bright blue. Bolt stop retains approx 80% of its temper blue. Buttplate retains a considerable amount of what appears to be its orig charcoal blue, considerably flaked. Stock retains over 80% of its orig finish with numerous light marks and scratches. Bore is excellent, slightly frosted toward muzzle. Action is smooth. Case canvas has many rubs and much fading. Interior cloth is fine with some insect damage. Accessories are good. Exceptionally fine, early Rigby Mauser. 4-53587 MGM187 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 2278 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.

.red{fill:#B50938;} .white{fill:#FFFFFF;} .blue{fill:#005596;}

EXCEPTIONALLY EARLY AND RARE J. RIGBY MAUSER TRANSITIONAL SPORTING RIFLE WITH CASE.