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JOHN RIGBY & CO - SPECIAL 416 BORE FOR BIG GAME - LONDON BEST
Guns International #: 103632453 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Rigby Rifles - Rifles - English Sporting
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Seller: FOXTROT - FRANCIS LOMBARDI
Company: FOXTROT
Member Since: 9/11/07
State: New York
Country: United States
Phone: (315) 373-5850
Phone2: (315) 689-0000
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Number of Active Listings: 115
Total Number of Listings: 953
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
3 days
Payment Types Accepted: checks, money orders, wire transfer and credit card(4% card fee)
About Us: FRANCIS LOMBARDI AND SON ARE PURVEYORS OF FINE FIREARMS AND SPECIALIZE IN RARE AND UNIQUE FIREARMS THAT ARE BEST-IN-CLASS. US AGENT FOR KARL HAUPTMANN OF FERLACH, AUSTRIA, VERNEY CARRON OF FRANCE, SWAROVSKI OPTIKS, AND ELEY HAWK LTD SHOTSHELLS. WE PROVIDE FAIR AND HONEST REPRESENTATION OF ALL ITEMS OFFERED FOR SALE. FOXTROT IS A LICENSED IMPORTER OF FIREARMS. WE LOOK FORWARD TO YOUR CALL!
Description:
JOHN RIGBY & CO - SPECIAL 416 BORE FOR BIG GAME - LONDON BEST
MANUFACTURER - JOHN RIGBY & CO - LONDON, ENGLAND
MODEL - LONDON BEST
ACTION - MAUSER STYLE ACTION WITH 3-POSITION SAFETY AND DROP BELLY FLOORPLATE
SN - 6834
CALIBER - 416 RIGBY
CAPACITY – 4+1
LOP - 14.9375"
WEIGHT - 10 LB 13.3 OZ WITH RINGS - 10 LB 8.6 OZ WITHOUT RINGS
BARREL LENGTH - 24"
PRODUCED - 1995
SCOPE - HOLLAND & HOLLAND STYLE 30mm QUICK-DETACHABLE SCOPE RINGS
SIGHTS - STANDING EXPRESS SIGHT ON QUARTER RIB WITH RAMPED BANDED AND HOODED FRONT SIGHT
The John Rigby & Co. London Best .416 Rigby is a true modern classic from one of the most prestigious names in British gunmaking. Built in 1995 during the Paul Roberts era of Rigby production, this rifle represents the revival of traditional London best-quality dangerous game rifles and offers collectors and hunters an opportunity to own an authentic Rigby-built .416 Rigby from one of the company’s most respected modern periods.
Built on a classic Mauser-style controlled-round-feed action, the rifle features a 3-position safety, drop-belly floorplate, and a massive claw extractor—exactly the sort of robust and reliable system demanded for dangerous game hunting. Chambered in the legendary .416 Rigby, the rifle carries a 4+1 capacity and weighs 10 pounds 8.6 ounces bare or 10 pounds 13.3 ounces with rings installed, placing it squarely within ideal dangerous game rifle weight specifications for recoil control and proper handling.
The rifle is fitted with a 24" barrel and traditional express sights, including a standing rear express sight mounted on quarter rib and a ramped, banded, hooded front sight. Included are beautifully executed Holland & Holland-style 30mm quick-detachable scope rings, allowing seamless transition between iron sights and optics while preserving traditional dangerous game rifle aesthetics.
This example remains in excellent overall condition, showing only very faint wear typical of careful use. The bore is clear with sharp rifling, the action is smooth, the trigger is crisp, and the rifle is mechanically excellent throughout.
The metalwork on this rifle is exceptional and displays the level of refinement expected from Rigby’s London Best rifles. The blued receiver is marked “J. Rigby & Co London England” on the left side, while the top of the action ring carries the iconic inscription “Rigby’s Special .416 Bore For Big Game.” The bolt shroud is case color hardened with “SAFE” inlaid in gold, while the extractor and lifter are finished in nitre blue.
The bottom metal is particularly striking. The blued drop-belly floorplate features “.416 Cal Rigby” inlaid in gold within a gold circle, surrounded by large engraved scroll chevrons and extensive border engraving. The serial number is inlaid in gold on the trigger guard. Additional case color hardening and engraving appear throughout the bottom metal and hardware.
The included quick-detachable scope rings are themselves miniature works of art, case color hardened and engraved, with “J. Rigby & Co London” engraved on the front ring and “416 Rigby No. 6834” engraved on the rear ring. The barrel is also engraved in traditional Old English script style with “J. Rigby & Co London, England.” A barrel-banded sling swivel further emphasizes the rifle’s true dangerous game pedigree.
The rifle is stocked in beautifully figured deluxe walnut with a right-hand cheekpiece and classic English styling. Additional details include a sling swivel mounted near the toe line, a gold oval engraved with a crest on the belly of the stock, and a case color hardened trapdoor pistol grip cap containing a spare front night sight. The stock retains sharp checkering throughout and is fitted with a traditional English orange recoil pad. Only light handling marks are present, consistent with careful ownership.
Please refer to the photographs for a detailed view of the overall condition.
This rifle is an outstanding example of Rigby’s modern London Best production under Paul Roberts and represents far more than simply another dangerous game rifle. It is an authentic Rigby-built .416 from one of the company’s most celebrated modern eras—combining classic British craftsmanship, dangerous game functionality, and timeless elegance in one extraordinary package.
FLAT $75 S/H/I.
FOXTROT IS A LICENSED FFL DEALER WITH MANY POSITIVE FEEDBACKS SO BUY WITH CONFIDENCE!
AMMO NOT INCLUDED.
Price: $31,950.00
Rifle Caliber: .416 Rigby