Guns International #: 103417837
Seller's Inventory #: 16396

Category - Rigby Shotguns - Shotguns - English Double Antique

Category
Rigby Shotguns
Shotguns - English Double Antique

Rigby & Co SLE 12G

Description:
A 12-BORE RIGBY & BISSELL 1879 PATENT SINGLE-TRIGGER PUSH-FORWARD UNDERLEVER SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 16396,
circa 1894, 30in. nitro reproved barrels (originally back powder only), the rib engraved 'Jno. Rigby & Co. 72 St. James's Street. London AND AT Dublin' in gothic script, the breech end with bold scroll engraving and gold-inlaid '1', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. and 1/4 choke, treble-grip action incorporating J. Rigby and T. Bissell patent rising third bite, patent no. 1141 of 1879, use number 626, action number 2404, removable striker discs lettered 'L' and 'R', carved leaf fences, slender toplever, the standing breech gold-inlaid '1' in an oval, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, dipped-edge lockplates, Robertson / Boss 1894 improved patent single trigger, best bold border and acanthus scroll engraving, the triggerplate with 'BOSS'S PATENT No. 22894', 15in. well-figured semi-pistolgrip stock including 1 1/4in. wooden extension, fore-end with grip-catch release lever engraved 'RIGBY'S PATENT', weight 7lb.

Shotgun Gauge: 12 Gauge
Manufacturer: Rigby & Co
Model: Sidelock
Serial Number: 16396
Barrel Length: 30
Bore Info: 12
Chambers: 2 1/2
Ejectors: Yes
Condition: Excellent
Metal Condition: Excellent
Wood Condition: Excellent
Bore Condition: Excellent
Barrel Type: Double
Action: Sidelock
Triggers: Single non selective
Stock: Walnut
Stock Dimensions:
15" LOP
Stock Drop: 1.5 inch
Stock Comb: 1 1/2 inch
Stock Heel: 2 1/2
Stock Cast: 1/4" off
Fore End: Splinter
LOP: 15
Manufacture Date: 1894
Choke Left: Skeet
Choke Right: Light Mod
Engraving: Scroll
Proof:Nitro: Yes
Minimum Wall Thickness Left: 27
Minimum Wall Thickness Right: 26

Price: $6,995.00
Shipping: $150.00