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3175
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$3,737.50
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*FINE LITTLE RIGBY 20 BORE “CHATSWORTH” BOXLOCK EJECTOR LIGHT GAME SHOTGUN.SN 18225. Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26″ Bbls are engraved with makers name and Sackville Street address on narrow game rib. Gun is proofed for 2-1/2″ chambers. Case hardened boxlock action features automatic safety and dbl triggers, and is engraved with 80% coverage well cut scroll within line and geometric borders. “John Rigby & Co” is in scroll terminated riband on each side. Lightly fiddle figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over brown Old English pad, and features drop points and point pattern checkering on semi-diamond hand. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.620, right – .616. Bore restrictions: left – .031 (full), right – .011 (mod). Wall thickness: left – .025, right – .027. Drop at heel: 2-1/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Cast: approx 1/4 off. Weight: 5 lbs. 6 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. CONDITION: Very good to fine, as partially refinished. Bbls retain over 90% of an old satin re-black with some scattered marks and dings. Action retains approx 40% orig case hardening color, strong where protected. Stocks retain nearly all of an old oil refinish, which is quite light in color, checkering re-cut. Bores are very fine to excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are strong and in time. A great handling lightweight gun. 53065-7 MGM (2,000-3,000) C&R – Lot 3175
Auction: Firearms - Spring 2018 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. |