Cased John Rigby & Co. 470 Nitro Express Double Rifle S/N 18157
Guns International #: 101239807 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Rigby Rifles - Rifles - African Dangerous Game Safari Double

Seller's Information
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Verified Seller
Seller: Elephant & Castle Fine Arms
Company: Elephant & Castle Fine Arms
Member Since: 5/22/07
State: Missouri
Zip: 65721
Country: United States
Phone: (417) 581-4570
Fax: (417) 581-1873
Platinum Seller
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
3 days
Payment Types Accepted: Cashiers Check,Money Order

About Us: 3-Day Inspection does NOT apply to NIB Firearms and does NOT Apply to other Firearms unless the Description in the Listing of the Firearm is Different than what is Shipped.


Description:
John Rigby & Co. Double Rifle
  • .470 Nitro Express
  • Maker case with address "43 Sackville St. London WI"
  • Boxlock ejectors
  • Made in 1930
  • Rear flip up sights, ivory bead front
  • Matted rib
  • Tear drop cheeks on stock behind boxlock frame
  • Sims Vibration pad installed
  • Original leather butt pad present
  • Minor handling marks on stock
  • Pistol grip stock style
  • Just back from successful elephant hunt in Zimbabwe
  • Trap door grip cap is case color hardened and used for extra firing pins
  • Inlaid monogram oval "LM" initials engraved and matches fitted case
  • Full tang trigger guard
  • Dolls head lock
  • 26" barrels
  • Bores are bright & shiny with good lands and grooves
  • Barrels marked Cordite 75-500 max, Nitro Proofed and has British proof marks
  • Appears fired very little
  • Sling swivel on barrel
  • Blued and color case hardened boxlock action
  • Gold inlaid safety
  • Border scroll engraved with engraved screws
  • Lever open splinter forend, border engraved
  • Extra sights front (2) 1 brass, 1 moon ivory bead included
  • Makers case includes 2 Rigby screwdrivers, 2 brass snap caps, wrench for removing firing pins, and a brass cleaning rod
  • Barrels marked John Rigby with Sackville address ad 500 grain bullet
  • Fairly neutral cast off stock, for right handed shooter
  • LOP with added pad is 15" from front of trigger to center of pad (with stock pad it would be 14 14/16")
  • Fitted case is leather with brass corners and is in very good condition
  • Ready to Bag the "Big Five" in Africa? This is your ticket!
  • Pictures coming soon!


SOLD