*PHILIPPE GRIFNEE ENGRAVED J. RIGBY & CO. RISING BITE SIDE LOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE WITH CASE.

*PHILIPPE GRIFNEE ENGRAVED J. RIGBY & CO. RISING BITE SIDE LOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE WITH CASE. SN 16844. Cal. 9.3x74R. Double triggers. 26″ Steel dove-tailed shoe lump bbls have a raised file cut rib w/ extension for rising bite, and have 3 leaf (one standing, 2 folding) express sights, and a silver bead longitudinally dove-tailed front sight. The top of the right bbl is inlaid in gold w/ Gothic script “J. Rigby & Co. London.”; and “Calibre 9.3 x 74R m/m” on the left. Bbl flats are stamped w/ London nitro proof marks for the original caliber which is .350, a 1981 re-proof for 9.3x74R, SN “16844”, and the Rigby double R trade mark. Bbls also have a loop for a 1″ sling installed on bottom rib. The rising bite action has bushed strikers, double under lugs, and automatic safety. It is profusely engraved by noted engraver, Philippe Grifnee, w/ very well executed shaded open work scroll, and gold inlaid African animals, to include a head of a Kudu on the bottom, a bull elephant trotting across the savannah on the left lock plate, and a cape buffalo running on the right. “JNO. Rigby & Co” is inlaid in gold in Gothic script on both sides of the action. There are inlaid gold palm leaves on the fences and strands of raised gold scroll on the action beads. The trigger guard bow is gold inlaid w/ African tribesman shield, and the grip has SN “16844” (1902) inlaid in Gothic script. Top lever has matching scroll engraving w/ action, as does the top tang which has “safe” inlaid in gold. The nicely figured and streaked full pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over checkered wood butt and features drop points, sling button, cheek piece for right handed shooter, gold oval engraved w/ a smiling rising sun, 18 LPI checkering w/ mullered borders, a steel grip cap w/ relief scroll engraved border, and a gold inlaid African tribesman. The splinter forend has Rigby’s patented lever release which is inlaid in gold w/ “Rigby Patend” (sic). The forend iron has inlaid gold scroll. The checkering and wood match buttstock. Drop of heel: 2-3/8″. Drop of comb: 1-3/4″. Weight: 8 lbs 14oz. Leather case w/ stitched leather corners, gilt embossed letters on cover “H.H. The Maharana of Udaipur.” Interior is maroon cloth w/ John Rigby and Co. label. Accessories include a leather wallet w/ pull through cleaner, James Dixon and Sons crystal oil bottle w/ pewter top, horn handled ejector adjustment key, 2 horn handled turn screws, horn handled steel cleaning rod, hard rubber snapping block, striker key, tin of gun oil, pair of snap caps, rifle sling, and 2 keys. PROVENANCE: Small biography of engraver Philippe Grifnee. CONDITION: Excellent as refurbished. Bbls retain virtually all of a professional London black. Action retains virtually all of its coin finish. Wood has 98% of its finish w/ a few handling marks, and some dings on the right side. Checkering is sharp. Rifle is tight and on face. Screw slots are a bit wide, as is typical for Rigby screws, but show some use. Case is virtually new, minor scuff in leather. Interior partitions are tight. Accessories are mostly old, but in excellent condition. 4-35114 MGM30 (30,000-40,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2008

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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	1271	$0.00	PHILIPPE GRIFNEE ENGRAVED J. RIGBY & CO. RISING BITE SIDE LOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE WITH CASE. SN 16844. Cal. 9.3x74R. Double triggers. 26″ Steel dove-tailed shoe lump bbls have a raised file cut rib w/ extension for rising bite, and have 3 leaf (one standing, 2 folding) express sights, and a silver bead longitudinally dove-tailed front sight. The top of the right bbl is inlaid in gold w/ Gothic script “J. Rigby & Co. London.”; and “Calibre 9.3 x 74R m/m” on the left. Bbl flats are stamped w/ London nitro proof marks for the original caliber which is .350, a 1981 re-proof for 9.3x74R, SN “16844”, and the Rigby double R trade mark. Bbls also have a loop for a 1″ sling installed on bottom rib. The rising bite action has bushed strikers, double under lugs, and automatic safety. It is profusely engraved by noted engraver, Philippe Grifnee, w/ very well executed shaded open work scroll, and gold inlaid African animals, to include a head of a Kudu on the bottom, a bull elephant trotting across the savannah on the left lock plate, and a cape buffalo running on the right. “JNO. Rigby & Co” is inlaid in gold in Gothic script on both sides of the action. There are inlaid gold palm leaves on the fences and strands of raised gold scroll on the action beads. The trigger guard bow is gold inlaid w/ African tribesman shield, and the grip has SN “16844” (1902) inlaid in Gothic script. Top lever has matching scroll engraving w/ action, as does the top tang which has “safe” inlaid in gold. The nicely figured and streaked full pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over checkered wood butt and features drop points, sling button, cheek piece for right handed shooter, gold oval engraved w/ a smiling rising sun, 18 LPI checkering w/ mullered borders, a steel grip cap w/ relief scroll engraved border, and a gold inlaid African tribesman. The splinter forend has Rigby’s patented lever release which is inlaid in gold w/ “Rigby Patend” (sic). The forend iron has inlaid gold scroll. The checkering and wood match buttstock. Drop of heel: 2-3/8″. Drop of comb: 1-3/4″. Weight: 8 lbs 14oz. Leather case w/ stitched leather corners, gilt embossed letters on cover “H.H. The Maharana of Udaipur.” Interior is maroon cloth w/ John Rigby and Co. label. Accessories include a leather wallet w/ pull through cleaner, James Dixon and Sons crystal oil bottle w/ pewter top, horn handled ejector adjustment key, 2 horn handled turn screws, horn handled steel cleaning rod, hard rubber snapping block, striker key, tin of gun oil, pair of snap caps, rifle sling, and 2 keys. PROVENANCE: Small biography of engraver Philippe Grifnee. CONDITION: Excellent as refurbished. Bbls retain virtually all of a professional London black. Action retains virtually all of its coin finish. Wood has 98% of its finish w/ a few handling marks, and some dings on the right side. Checkering is sharp. Rifle is tight and on face. Screw slots are a bit wide, as is typical for Rigby screws, but show some use. Case is virtually new, minor scuff in leather. Interior partitions are tight. Accessories are mostly old, but in excellent condition. 4-35114 MGM30 (30,000-40,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2008 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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