RIGBY TIP-DOWN SINGLE SHOT HAMMER RIFLE.

RIGBY TIP-DOWN SINGLE SHOT HAMMER RIFLE. SN 15130. (ca 1881) Cal. 10.15 x 63R. (Serbian Mauser) This fine rifle in this unusual caliber, which was quite advanced for its day, being the 43 Mauser necked down to 40 caliber, has 28″ slightly tapered, ovate bbl, top flat of which is file cut in front of one standing, one folding express rear sight and silver bead front, which is longitudinally dovetailed into soldered-on small ramp. Top flat behind rear sight, is engraved “John Rigby & Co Dublin & London” in Old English script. A sling eye is soldered to bottom of bbl. Breech area is stamped with London proofs, SN, and Rigby RR logo. Case hardened, round bodied, Jones underlever action has very finely filed and sculpted breech area. Water table is stamped with SN and Rigby trademarks, breechface with “TB” monogram surmounted by “1122”. Peninsula back action non-rebounding lock with short round body serpentine hammer and backsliding safety bolt which engages at half-cock, is engraved “Jno. Rigby & Co”. Action and lockplate are engraved in very well cut medium scroll. Hammer is also scroll engraved with stylized dolphin head. Striking, nicely marbled and fully fiddle figured European walnut full horn capped pistol grip buttstock with point pattern checkering and sling eye on bottom, measures 14-5/8″ over checkered steel buttplate. Matching splinter forend with schnabel horn tip has Rigby’s patent pivoting latch. Groove diameter: .412. Drop at heel: approx 2-1/4″, drop at comb: approx 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 0 oz, LOP 14-5/8″. CONDITION: Very fine, retaining 85 – 90% of an old re-blue over numerous marks, thinning from hand wear, with a number of small scratches. Action retains a considerable amount of orig case hardening color where protected. Stocks retain nearly all of an old French polish finish over a few deep marks, with some light subsequent scratches. Checkering is slightly worn. Bore is excellent, with strong rifling throughout, with one or two scattered minor pits toward breech end. Action is tight. Bbl is on face. Lock is crisp. Safety works. A lovely little rifle by this renown maker, and it should not be difficult to reload for. 4-46960 MGM174 (5,500-8,500)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012

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
	2335	$6,612.50	RIGBY TIP-DOWN SINGLE SHOT HAMMER RIFLE. SN 15130. (ca 1881) Cal. 10.15 x 63R. (Serbian Mauser) This fine rifle in this unusual caliber, which was quite advanced for its day, being the 43 Mauser necked down to 40 caliber, has 28″ slightly tapered, ovate bbl, top flat of which is file cut in front of one standing, one folding express rear sight and silver bead front, which is longitudinally dovetailed into soldered-on small ramp. Top flat behind rear sight, is engraved “John Rigby & Co Dublin & London” in Old English script. A sling eye is soldered to bottom of bbl. Breech area is stamped with London proofs, SN, and Rigby RR logo. Case hardened, round bodied, Jones underlever action has very finely filed and sculpted breech area. Water table is stamped with SN and Rigby trademarks, breechface with “TB” monogram surmounted by “1122”. Peninsula back action non-rebounding lock with short round body serpentine hammer and backsliding safety bolt which engages at half-cock, is engraved “Jno. Rigby & Co”. Action and lockplate are engraved in very well cut medium scroll. Hammer is also scroll engraved with stylized dolphin head. Striking, nicely marbled and fully fiddle figured European walnut full horn capped pistol grip buttstock with point pattern checkering and sling eye on bottom, measures 14-5/8″ over checkered steel buttplate. Matching splinter forend with schnabel horn tip has Rigby’s patent pivoting latch. Groove diameter: .412. Drop at heel: approx 2-1/4″, drop at comb: approx 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 0 oz, LOP 14-5/8″. CONDITION: Very fine, retaining 85 – 90% of an old re-blue over numerous marks, thinning from hand wear, with a number of small scratches. Action retains a considerable amount of orig case hardening color where protected. Stocks retain nearly all of an old French polish finish over a few deep marks, with some light subsequent scratches. Checkering is slightly worn. Bore is excellent, with strong rifling throughout, with one or two scattered minor pits toward breech end. Action is tight. Bbl is on face. Lock is crisp. Safety works. A lovely little rifle by this renown maker, and it should not be difficult to reload for. 4-46960 MGM174 (5,500-8,500) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012 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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