Guns International #: 103033377
Seller's Inventory #: JR16

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Shotguns - English Double
Shotguns - English

John Rigby

Description:
JOHN RIGBY -- 16 b., Rising Bite ; 2-5/8" Chambers, Ser. No.: 15726- 2 (gun No. 2 of a matched pair)  All original and Scarce 16 bore,
30" Fine Damascus Barrels & Ribs,  Barrel Measurements : Chokes: Cylinder ( .014" Constriction) & Modified ( .025" Constriction) , Bores: .675" L & R
Barrel Wall Thickness :  Left Bore: 6" from muzzle ='s  .026" ;  12" from Muzzle ='s  .028" *** Right Bore: 6" from muzzle ='s  .030", 12" from muzzle ='s .028"  
 Stock Dimensions : 14-3/16 " LOP; 1-7/16" DAC; 2-1/4 ", DAF 1-11/16 (drop at face ), Cast: At heel 1/8",  At Comb: 0,  Pitch In: 6 degrees
   Gun No. 2 of a matched pair;  Rib legend: " Jn. Rigby & Co. 72 St. James St., London and Dublin -----   2  "
   Weight: 5 lb. - 12.6 Oz.   
"Looker" requested Barrel Wall Thicknesses at every 3" breech to bead. They are: 3"/.105 -- 6"/.064-- 9"/.045--12"/.040--15"/.035--18"/.033--21"/.031--24"/.034--27"/.036

 This gun (while loaded of course), balances PERFECTLY on the hinge pin. 

            ********** THIS GUN HAS BEEN SOLD **********                         Update:  Our Index & Reader Volume 3 is promised to be shipped by the end of May.
And soon to be a part of the new Rigby Museum opening exhibition.
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SOLD

Antique: Yes
Shotgun Gauge: 16 Gauge
Manufacturer: John Rigby
Bore: 16
Condition: Excellent
Barrel Type: Fine Damascus