*J. RIGBY MAUSER TAKEDOWN RIFLE WITH CASE, BUILT FOR LORD WILLINGDON, VICEROY OF INDIA.

*J. RIGBY MAUSER TAKEDOWN RIFLE WITH CASE, BUILT FOR LORD WILLINGDON, VICEROY OF INDIA. SN 23116. (Rigby no. 3822) Cal. .303 British. Built on unusual intermediate length commercial Mauser action with slanted box magazine to accommodate rimmed cartridge. This rifle takes down with Deeley type latch in forend (bbl unscrews) and has 25″ tapered round bbl engraved “John Rigby & Co. 43 Sackville St. London. W.” on top. Area behind rear sight base is engraved “Sighted for Rigby’s Special ‘303 Bore High Velocity Cartridges Pointed Bullets 150 Grains”. Rear express sight dovetailed through island base has one standing and two folding leaves marked for 100, 300, and 400 yards. Silver bead front sight is longitudinally dovetailed into sweated-on base and has slip-over sight protector. A large sling eye is soldered to bottom of bbl. Mauser action with pear-shaped bolt knob is stamped with SN, German proofs, and British view proof on receiver ring. Sidewall is marked “Waffenfabrik Mauser – Oberndorf a/n”. Long cocking piece is fitted with Rigby’s patent pop-up rear peep sight. Uniquely shaped bottom metal has hinged straddle floorplate secured by button in trigger guard bow. Lightly streaked and slightly figured European walnut semi-pistol grip stock measures 14-5/8″ over serrated steel buttplate, has typical Rigby styling and checkering, and sling eye on toe line. There are metal plates between buttstock and forend to strengthen takedown system. Drop at heel: Approx 2-5/8″, drop at comb: Approx 1-7/8″. Weight: 7 lbs. 10 oz, LOP 14-5/8″. Green canvas case with tan leather trim is lined in green cloth, with paper Rigby label on lid, and contains Parker-Hale 2-pc rifle cleaning rod with mops and brushes in black morocco leather wallet, Stoeger marked square oil bottle, an interesting plastic oiler marked “The Dover”, celluloid pill case, Rigby trumpet type bore cleaning funnel, and the key. PROVENANCE: Letter from Rigby’s confirming the rifle was made to order for Lord Willingdon, with copies of ledger pages. Copy of newspaper article announcing Lord Willingdon’s appointment as viceroy, outlining his previous career. CONDITION: Very fine, as refinished. Metal retains 90% re-black, engraving considerably washed. Stocks retain most of an old rubbed oil refinish with many subsequent marks and minor compressions. Bore is fine, shiny, having strong rifling throughout, with some scattered light pits. Bbl takedown system locks up securely. Mechanically fine. Case canvas has browned and has a number of marks, scuffs, and some soiling. Leather trim shows some wear. Straps and handle are good. Interior cloth is fine with soiling and rubs from contact with gun. Reproduction Rigby label has darkened and foxed. Accessories are good, funnel dented. 4-46766 MGM190 (6,000-9,000)

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
	2348	$8,050.00	J. RIGBY MAUSER TAKEDOWN RIFLE WITH CASE, BUILT FOR LORD WILLINGDON, VICEROY OF INDIA. SN 23116. (Rigby no. 3822) Cal. .303 British. Built on unusual intermediate length commercial Mauser action with slanted box magazine to accommodate rimmed cartridge. This rifle takes down with Deeley type latch in forend (bbl unscrews) and has 25″ tapered round bbl engraved “John Rigby & Co. 43 Sackville St. London. W.” on top. Area behind rear sight base is engraved “Sighted for Rigby’s Special ‘303 Bore High Velocity Cartridges Pointed Bullets 150 Grains”. Rear express sight dovetailed through island base has one standing and two folding leaves marked for 100, 300, and 400 yards. Silver bead front sight is longitudinally dovetailed into sweated-on base and has slip-over sight protector. A large sling eye is soldered to bottom of bbl. Mauser action with pear-shaped bolt knob is stamped with SN, German proofs, and British view proof on receiver ring. Sidewall is marked “Waffenfabrik Mauser – Oberndorf a/n”. Long cocking piece is fitted with Rigby’s patent pop-up rear peep sight. Uniquely shaped bottom metal has hinged straddle floorplate secured by button in trigger guard bow. Lightly streaked and slightly figured European walnut semi-pistol grip stock measures 14-5/8″ over serrated steel buttplate, has typical Rigby styling and checkering, and sling eye on toe line. There are metal plates between buttstock and forend to strengthen takedown system. Drop at heel: Approx 2-5/8″, drop at comb: Approx 1-7/8″. Weight: 7 lbs. 10 oz, LOP 14-5/8″. Green canvas case with tan leather trim is lined in green cloth, with paper Rigby label on lid, and contains Parker-Hale 2-pc rifle cleaning rod with mops and brushes in black morocco leather wallet, Stoeger marked square oil bottle, an interesting plastic oiler marked “The Dover”, celluloid pill case, Rigby trumpet type bore cleaning funnel, and the key. PROVENANCE: Letter from Rigby’s confirming the rifle was made to order for Lord Willingdon, with copies of ledger pages. Copy of newspaper article announcing Lord Willingdon’s appointment as viceroy, outlining his previous career. CONDITION: Very fine, as refinished. Metal retains 90% re-black, engraving considerably washed. Stocks retain most of an old rubbed oil refinish with many subsequent marks and minor compressions. Bore is fine, shiny, having strong rifling throughout, with some scattered light pits. Bbl takedown system locks up securely. Mechanically fine. Case canvas has browned and has a number of marks, scuffs, and some soiling. Leather trim shows some wear. Straps and handle are good. Interior cloth is fine with soiling and rubs from contact with gun. Reproduction Rigby label has darkened and foxed. Accessories are good, funnel dented. 4-46766 MGM190 (6,000-9,000) 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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