*JOHN RIGBY 30-06 MAUSER SHORT RIFLE.

SN 6236. Cal. 30-06. 23″ Tapered round lightweight bbl has soldered-on island rear base for one standing, two folding leaf express sight. Small front ramp holds brass bead. Top of bbl is engraved “John Rigby & Co 13 Pall Mall, London. S.W.1.” in Olde English script. Large ring Model 1898 Mauser action is engraved with caliber on receiver ring. Turned-down bolt handle has round knob. A modern commercial trigger with right side safety has been installed. Bottom metal with military type floorplate release has nicely shaped trigger guard bow. Action and bottom metal are engraved with 80% coverage large shaded scroll. Caliber is on receiver ring. Rigby SN is on trigger guard bow. Relatively plain European walnut pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over Silver pad, and features large swept Monte Carlo right hand cheekpiece, Rigby styled short forend without contrasting tip, and classic point pattern checkering with mullered borders at grip and forend. Sling studs are affixed at tip of stock and on toe line, and hold brown leather sling in QD swivels. A silver oval on toe line is engraved “RS” (Richard Schreiber ?) and “73”. Drop at heel: approx 2-15/16″, drop at comb: approx 1-9/16″. Weight: 7 lbs 4 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. PROVENANCE: Richard Schreiber Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, appears to be as new, with a few light handling marks, mostly in wood. Bore is excellent, bright, sharp and shiny throughout. Action is smooth. 4-45900 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2493

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
	2493	$5,750.00	JOHN RIGBY 30-06 MAUSER SHORT RIFLE. SN 6236. Cal. 30-06. 23″ Tapered round lightweight bbl has soldered-on island rear base for one standing, two folding leaf express sight. Small front ramp holds brass bead. Top of bbl is engraved “John Rigby & Co 13 Pall Mall, London. S.W.1.” in Olde English script. Large ring Model 1898 Mauser action is engraved with caliber on receiver ring. Turned-down bolt handle has round knob. A modern commercial trigger with right side safety has been installed. Bottom metal with military type floorplate release has nicely shaped trigger guard bow. Action and bottom metal are engraved with 80% coverage large shaded scroll. Caliber is on receiver ring. Rigby SN is on trigger guard bow. Relatively plain European walnut pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over Silver pad, and features large swept Monte Carlo right hand cheekpiece, Rigby styled short forend without contrasting tip, and classic point pattern checkering with mullered borders at grip and forend. Sling studs are affixed at tip of stock and on toe line, and hold brown leather sling in QD swivels. A silver oval on toe line is engraved “RS” (Richard Schreiber ?) and “73”. Drop at heel: approx 2-15/16″, drop at comb: approx 1-9/16″. Weight: 7 lbs 4 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. PROVENANCE: Richard Schreiber Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, appears to be as new, with a few light handling marks, mostly in wood. Bore is excellent, bright, sharp and shiny throughout. Action is smooth. 4-45900 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2493 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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*JOHN RIGBY 30-06 MAUSER SHORT RIFLE.