*EARLY RIGBY MAUSER SPORTING RIFLE.

*EARLY RIGBY MAUSER SPORTING RIFLE. SN 2857. (ca. 1901) Cal. 7 X 57. 22-1/2″ Tapered rnd bbl is engraved “John Rigby & Co. 72. St. James’s St. London.” on top. Left rear of bbl is stamped with London nitro proofs and Mauser SN 2857. Bbl is fitted with ivory bead front sight, longitudinally dovetailed in large tapered sweated-on base. Sling loop is soldered to bottom bbl. Very early intermediate length small ring commercial Mauser action is stamped “Waffenfabrik Mauser Oberndorf a/n 1900″ on receiver ring, which has been drilled and tapped, and is covered by Redfield one piece base with 1″ rings. Mauser SN and BU proofs are on left side. Rigby SN 1847 is stamped on left side of action below wood level. Mauser number also appears on bottom of receiver and rear of trigger guard assembly. Bright polished bolt has commercial pear-shaped knob handle, turned down for scope use. Remnants of a crowned U proof are on the root, and a crowned V is on top of knob. Bolt shroud and cocking piece are stamped with last two digits of SN. Shroud has been fitted with Buehler safety, and cocking piece cut for Rigby patent peep-sight, which is no longer present, but which was the only rear sight orig mounted to the gun as bbl name is engraved in area normally occupied by express sight base. Trigger is single pull. Standard bottom metal has Rigby SN on bow. Correctly shaped and detailed replacement Rigby style streaked European walnut stock measures 14-1/16″ over checkered trap butt. Stock features 22 LPI point pattern checkering with mullered borders, composition grip cap, and sling eye on toe line. Small hard rubber diamond is inlaid in fore piece in front of front guard screw. Weight: 7 lbs. 4.5 oz, LOP 14-1/16”. CONDITION: Fine, as refurbished. Metal parts retain nearly all of an immersion blue. Marks and engravings slightly washed, and as mentioned before, rifle has been altered for use of scope. There are areas below stock line showing some fairly deep pitting toward receiver ring. Clip guide ears have been removed from bridge. Replacement stock retains nearly all of its oil finish, with only a few minor marks. Bore is excellent, bright and shiny, rifling sharp, with only a hint of erosion at throat. Screws show evidence of some use. 4-40532 MGM43 (3,000-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011

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
	1114	$2,875.00	EARLY RIGBY MAUSER SPORTING RIFLE. SN 2857. (ca. 1901) Cal. 7 X 57. 22-1/2″ Tapered rnd bbl is engraved “John Rigby & Co. 72. St. James’s St. London.” on top. Left rear of bbl is stamped with London nitro proofs and Mauser SN 2857. Bbl is fitted with ivory bead front sight, longitudinally dovetailed in large tapered sweated-on base. Sling loop is soldered to bottom bbl. Very early intermediate length small ring commercial Mauser action is stamped “Waffenfabrik Mauser Oberndorf a/n 1900″ on receiver ring, which has been drilled and tapped, and is covered by Redfield one piece base with 1″ rings. Mauser SN and BU proofs are on left side. Rigby SN 1847 is stamped on left side of action below wood level. Mauser number also appears on bottom of receiver and rear of trigger guard assembly. Bright polished bolt has commercial pear-shaped knob handle, turned down for scope use. Remnants of a crowned U proof are on the root, and a crowned V is on top of knob. Bolt shroud and cocking piece are stamped with last two digits of SN. Shroud has been fitted with Buehler safety, and cocking piece cut for Rigby patent peep-sight, which is no longer present, but which was the only rear sight orig mounted to the gun as bbl name is engraved in area normally occupied by express sight base. Trigger is single pull. Standard bottom metal has Rigby SN on bow. Correctly shaped and detailed replacement Rigby style streaked European walnut stock measures 14-1/16″ over checkered trap butt. Stock features 22 LPI point pattern checkering with mullered borders, composition grip cap, and sling eye on toe line. Small hard rubber diamond is inlaid in fore piece in front of front guard screw. Weight: 7 lbs. 4.5 oz, LOP 14-1/16”. CONDITION: Fine, as refurbished. Metal parts retain nearly all of an immersion blue. Marks and engravings slightly washed, and as mentioned before, rifle has been altered for use of scope. There are areas below stock line showing some fairly deep pitting toward receiver ring. Clip guide ears have been removed from bridge. Replacement stock retains nearly all of its oil finish, with only a few minor marks. Bore is excellent, bright and shiny, rifling sharp, with only a hint of erosion at throat. Screws show evidence of some use. 4-40532 MGM43 (3,000-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011 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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