*LOVELY PETITE AND RARE JOHN RIGBY BOXLOCK EJECTOR .410 GAME GUN.

SN 17598. Cal. .410. 2-1/2″ Chambers. Nicely struck 27″ dovetailed bbls are engraved “John Rigby & Co 43 Sackville St. London. W.” on low, concave, game rib which has unbolted extension. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs and London re-proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers. Very small, case hardened, boxlock action has nicely filed beads around fences, and features automatic safety (SAFE engraved) and double triggers. Action is engraved with 60% coverage well cut medium scroll. “John Rigby & Co” is in scrolled riband on each side. Top lever, floorplate, and trigger guard are scroll engraved to match action. SN is at grip. Fabulously fiddle figured and dark streaked European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over ribbed horn buttplate. Stock features drop points, classic point pattern checkering with mullered borders, and a silver oval on toe line engraved “H. B. T.” Matching splinter forend with Anson release is fitted with Baker ejector. Bore diameter at muzzles: left-.390 (Full), right -.396 (Mod). Minimum wall thickness: left -.035, right -.035. Drop at heel: 1-3/4″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 4 lbs. 4 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. CONDITION: Very fine, as partially refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of a very fine high quality re-black. Action retains a considerable amount of its orig case hardening color, strong where protected. Stocks have been nicely refinished and retain essentially all of that finish, with a couple of light marks. Blue of trigger guard, floorplate, and top lever has been renewed, engraving very slightly softened. Minor parts (pins, triggers, safety, etc.) have been fire blued, and retain most of that vivid blue. Bores are very good, slightly frosted. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are strong and in time. Only a handful of these .410’s were produced. Just a delightful little gun with great dimensions. 4-50144 MGM40 (7,500-12,500) – Lot 3358

Auction: Firearms - Spring 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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	3358	$13,800.00	LOVELY PETITE AND RARE JOHN RIGBY BOXLOCK EJECTOR .410 GAME GUN. SN 17598. Cal. .410. 2-1/2″ Chambers. Nicely struck 27″ dovetailed bbls are engraved “John Rigby & Co 43 Sackville St. London. W.” on low, concave, game rib which has unbolted extension. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs and London re-proofs for 2-1/2″ chambers. Very small, case hardened, boxlock action has nicely filed beads around fences, and features automatic safety (SAFE engraved) and double triggers. Action is engraved with 60% coverage well cut medium scroll. “John Rigby & Co” is in scrolled riband on each side. Top lever, floorplate, and trigger guard are scroll engraved to match action. SN is at grip. Fabulously fiddle figured and dark streaked European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over ribbed horn buttplate. Stock features drop points, classic point pattern checkering with mullered borders, and a silver oval on toe line engraved “H. B. T.” Matching splinter forend with Anson release is fitted with Baker ejector. Bore diameter at muzzles: left-.390 (Full), right -.396 (Mod). Minimum wall thickness: left -.035, right -.035. Drop at heel: 1-3/4″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 4 lbs. 4 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. CONDITION: Very fine, as partially refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of a very fine high quality re-black. Action retains a considerable amount of its orig case hardening color, strong where protected. Stocks have been nicely refinished and retain essentially all of that finish, with a couple of light marks. Blue of trigger guard, floorplate, and top lever has been renewed, engraving very slightly softened. Minor parts (pins, triggers, safety, etc.) have been fire blued, and retain most of that vivid blue. Bores are very good, slightly frosted. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are strong and in time. Only a handful of these .410’s were produced. Just a delightful little gun with great dimensions. 4-50144 MGM40 (7,500-12,500) – Lot 3358 Auction: Firearms - Spring 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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*LOVELY PETITE AND RARE JOHN RIGBY BOXLOCK EJECTOR .410 GAME GUN.