John Rigby, London. Extremely fine double rifle in .470 NE, ca. 1900
Guns International #: 100277271 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Rigby Rifles - Rifles - African Dangerous Game Safari Double
Seller's Information
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Seller: Lewis Drake & Associates
Company: Lewis Drake & Associates
Member Since: 7/9/08
First Name: Lewis
Last Name: Drake
State: Kentucky
Zip: 42071
Country: United States
Phone: (270) 210-4304
Phone2: (270) 753-7200
Fax: (270) 753-2100
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Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
No Returns on Ammo, Gun Cases, and Vintage or Antique Accessories
Payment Types Accepted: AMEX, VISA, MC
Description:
John Rigby, London. Extremely fine double rifle in .470 NE, ca. 1900. Weight: 9 ¼ lbs. Stock Dimensions: 14 3/8”x 1 ½”x 2 ½”x straight. Superb new 26” chopper-lump steel barrels proofed in 2005 have absolutely brilliant bores and retain 100% black finish. I/r rib with multiple rear sights and ramp front sight. Beautifully scroll-engraved classic bar-action “rising-bite third fastener” action with extended top tang. Traces of original color hardening remain on breech faces, action flats, and knuckle. Double triggers, ejectors, bushed firing pins, non-auto safety. Beautifully restocked in highly figured walnut with horn pistol-grip cap. All engraving is crisp and action is tight and mechanically perfect showing no evidence of wear or abuse. Overall a superb, very accurate, working gun by the best of all maker’s.
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes