*RIGBY MODEL 1 BOLT ACTION SPORTING RIFLE WITH SCOPE.

SN 12819. (1908) Cal. 7 x 57. 25″ Tapered round bbl fitted with sleeved-on rear sight base mounting one standing, two folding leaf express sight, graduated for 100, 200, and 300 yards, and soldered on front sight ramp with longitudinally dovetailed fine bead, is engraved “John Rigby & Co 72 St.James’s St. London” on top. A sling eye is soldered to bottom of bbl. SN and London nitro proofs are at rear. Commercial Model 98 intermediate length action has Mauser markings, SNs, and proofs on left side and bolt root. Pear shaped bolt handle has been turned down and long cocking piece has been cut for Rigby aperture rear sight, which is missing. Top of action has been fitted with claw bases. Standard bottom metal has Rigby SN on bow. Well streaked European walnut round knob pistol grip stock measures 14-1/8″ over serrated steel buttplate, and features classic Rigby styling with short forend and chamfered cartridge port. Point pattern checkering has mullered borders. A sling eye is on toe line. Drop at heel: approx 2-13/16″. Drop at comb: approx 1-15/16″. Weight without scope: 7 lbs 9 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. Goerz Certar 4 x scope with three post reticle is in claw rings, rear ring having windage adjustment. CONDITION: Fine, as refinished. Metal parts retain most of an old re-black, over scattered light pitting, most likely done when scope was installed. Stock retains nearly all of a well done oil refinish, grain slightly open. Checkering is good, slightly gummed, has not been re-cut. Good bore has strong rifling throughout, is dark and frosted in grooves, but should still shoot well. Action is smooth. Scope is fine with a number of scratches and other imperfections. Optics slightly clouded. 4-50415 MGM96 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2280

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
	2280	$4,600.00	RIGBY MODEL 1 BOLT ACTION SPORTING RIFLE WITH SCOPE. SN 12819. (1908) Cal. 7 x 57. 25″ Tapered round bbl fitted with sleeved-on rear sight base mounting one standing, two folding leaf express sight, graduated for 100, 200, and 300 yards, and soldered on front sight ramp with longitudinally dovetailed fine bead, is engraved “John Rigby & Co 72 St.James’s St. London” on top. A sling eye is soldered to bottom of bbl. SN and London nitro proofs are at rear. Commercial Model 98 intermediate length action has Mauser markings, SNs, and proofs on left side and bolt root. Pear shaped bolt handle has been turned down and long cocking piece has been cut for Rigby aperture rear sight, which is missing. Top of action has been fitted with claw bases. Standard bottom metal has Rigby SN on bow. Well streaked European walnut round knob pistol grip stock measures 14-1/8″ over serrated steel buttplate, and features classic Rigby styling with short forend and chamfered cartridge port. Point pattern checkering has mullered borders. A sling eye is on toe line. Drop at heel: approx 2-13/16″. Drop at comb: approx 1-15/16″. Weight without scope: 7 lbs 9 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. Goerz Certar 4 x scope with three post reticle is in claw rings, rear ring having windage adjustment. CONDITION: Fine, as refinished. Metal parts retain most of an old re-black, over scattered light pitting, most likely done when scope was installed. Stock retains nearly all of a well done oil refinish, grain slightly open. Checkering is good, slightly gummed, has not been re-cut. Good bore has strong rifling throughout, is dark and frosted in grooves, but should still shoot well. Action is smooth. Scope is fine with a number of scratches and other imperfections. Optics slightly clouded. 4-50415 MGM96 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2280 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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*RIGBY MODEL 1 BOLT ACTION SPORTING RIFLE WITH SCOPE.