*RARE RIGBY MAUSER TAKEDOWN SHORT RIFLE WITH ORIGINAL CASE.

SN 68111. Cal. .275 Rigby (7mm Mauser). 21″ Tapered round bbl is fitted with banded-on island base for one standing, two folding leaf express rear sight marked for 100, 300, and 400 yards; banded-on sling eye; and flush sleeved-on front sight base with flip-over sight protector. Top of bbl is engraved “Sighted for Rigby’s Special High Velocity” “John Rigby & Co. 43. Sackville St. London. W.” and “.275 Bore Cartridge. Pointed Bullet 140 Grs”. Intermediate length, large ring, small shank Mauser action is stamped with Mauser SN and Rigby number along with London view proof on left side of receiver ring. Bolt handle has been slimmed and lightened with flattened knob checkered on bottom. Flag safety has been gold inlaid “SAFE”. Single pull trigger has had face stippled. Bottom metal without lock screws has military type floorplate release. Rigby SN “5255” (ca. 1929) is stamped on trigger guard bow. Relatively plain European walnut horn capped pistol grip stock measures 14-7/8″ over checkered wood butt. Point pattern checkering with mullered borders is at grip and separate forend which is attached to bbl. Bbl unscrews from action but is held in battery by Deeley type lever with pin that indexes into steel plate on buttstock, a corresponding steel plate is on back of forend. Drop at heel: approx 2-15/16″, drop at comb: approx 1-3/4″. Weight: 6 lbs 11 oz. LOP: 14-7/8″. Original makers green canvas case with leather trim and brass corners is embossed “E.F.P. Gage” on top. Case is lined in dark green cloth, and has Rigby Sackville Street paper label in lid. Case contains orig leather carrying sling with steel snap swivels, round pewter oil bottle, Parker Hale 2-pc cleaning rod, six stripper clips, pull through cleaning kit in leather wallet marked “275”, a jar of Parker Hale “Motty Rifle Paste”, and a target shot with this rifle showing two different groups with holes almost touching, one at full bead, the other at half bead. PROVENANCE: Richard Schreiber Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Metal parts retain approx 85% of what appears to be their factory blue, considerably silvered on sharp edges. Stocks retain most of their orig rubbed oil finish, with numerous light marks, dents, and scratches, checkering slightly worn. There is a small chip behind top tang. Bore is excellent, bright, sharp, and shiny, with a hint of erosion at throat. Action is smooth. Case canvas is considerably lightened, with numerous rubs and scrapes. Straps and handle are good. Interior cloth is good with some slight compressions and marks. Label is foxed, with some soiling. Accessories are good. An unusual and nicely balanced rifle. 4-45857 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2491

Auction: Firearms - March 2015

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
	2491	$11,500.00	RARE RIGBY MAUSER TAKEDOWN SHORT RIFLE WITH ORIGINAL CASE. SN 68111. Cal. .275 Rigby (7mm Mauser). 21″ Tapered round bbl is fitted with banded-on island base for one standing, two folding leaf express rear sight marked for 100, 300, and 400 yards; banded-on sling eye; and flush sleeved-on front sight base with flip-over sight protector. Top of bbl is engraved “Sighted for Rigby’s Special High Velocity” “John Rigby & Co. 43. Sackville St. London. W.” and “.275 Bore Cartridge. Pointed Bullet 140 Grs”. Intermediate length, large ring, small shank Mauser action is stamped with Mauser SN and Rigby number along with London view proof on left side of receiver ring. Bolt handle has been slimmed and lightened with flattened knob checkered on bottom. Flag safety has been gold inlaid “SAFE”. Single pull trigger has had face stippled. Bottom metal without lock screws has military type floorplate release. Rigby SN “5255” (ca. 1929) is stamped on trigger guard bow. Relatively plain European walnut horn capped pistol grip stock measures 14-7/8″ over checkered wood butt. Point pattern checkering with mullered borders is at grip and separate forend which is attached to bbl. Bbl unscrews from action but is held in battery by Deeley type lever with pin that indexes into steel plate on buttstock, a corresponding steel plate is on back of forend. Drop at heel: approx 2-15/16″, drop at comb: approx 1-3/4″. Weight: 6 lbs 11 oz. LOP: 14-7/8″. Original makers green canvas case with leather trim and brass corners is embossed “E.F.P. Gage” on top. Case is lined in dark green cloth, and has Rigby Sackville Street paper label in lid. Case contains orig leather carrying sling with steel snap swivels, round pewter oil bottle, Parker Hale 2-pc cleaning rod, six stripper clips, pull through cleaning kit in leather wallet marked “275”, a jar of Parker Hale “Motty Rifle Paste”, and a target shot with this rifle showing two different groups with holes almost touching, one at full bead, the other at half bead. PROVENANCE: Richard Schreiber Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Metal parts retain approx 85% of what appears to be their factory blue, considerably silvered on sharp edges. Stocks retain most of their orig rubbed oil finish, with numerous light marks, dents, and scratches, checkering slightly worn. There is a small chip behind top tang. Bore is excellent, bright, sharp, and shiny, with a hint of erosion at throat. Action is smooth. Case canvas is considerably lightened, with numerous rubs and scrapes. Straps and handle are good. Interior cloth is good with some slight compressions and marks. Label is foxed, with some soiling. Accessories are good. An unusual and nicely balanced rifle. 4-45857 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2491 Auction: Firearms - March 2015 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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*RARE RIGBY MAUSER TAKEDOWN SHORT RIFLE WITH ORIGINAL CASE.