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I saw a rifle at a gunshow awhile back and the guy said that it was Bell's 275. The rifle had a nameplate on the bottom of the stock that said "Mark R Selby From Uncle Bob Ruark".On the floorplate it was engraved WDMB, the owner had a letter from Rigby's that said it was Bell's, it was an honor to hold the rifle and ever since I have wandered what a Historic rifle like that would be worth, any idea's. | ||
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If it is the real thing...... If you have to ask............. Although cartridge selection is important there is nothing that will substitute for proper first shot placement. Good hunting, "D" | |||
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Gail Selby & Harry Selby at Xugana airfield in the Okavango Delta in the late 1970's. I can't say for sure, but that may be the rifle that Gail is holding. It's a photo from Gail Selby's web site. Her web site is worth a look: http://gabrimaun.tripod.com/ -Bob F. | |||
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Bob, I just cruised through Gail's website. It is interesting for certain, but she doesn't mention the passing on of her dad, and her website hasn't been updated since FEb., 2006. Has she left Maun? I thought her parents returned to Kenya in the last years. Is that true? I tried to find Mr. Selby at Khwei River Camp in July, 2000 and was told that he had sold out and gone back to Kenya. Just curious is all. Nice Rigby. | |||
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Yellowstone, you have some off news there... They are still in Maun and Harry (and Miki) are alive and well, I just got two notesd from Gail this morning. They have been in Bots since they left Kenya and the last time I talked with Harry about it, they were quite pleased with how things are im Maun. _Baxter | |||
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Whoa! Did I ever get bad dope. Thank you for the correction. Kind of like Mark Twain's remark about the reports of his death being much exagerrated. Seven years ago though, my guide said they had moved back to east Africa and there wasn't an opportunity to meet the man. Nevertheless, thanks for setting me straight. | |||
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There was an article in the American Rifleman a few years back on Bell's .275 Rigby. From your descrition it sounds like the same rifle. | |||
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I recall the article as well and if memory is correct Robert Ruark bought the rifle from the Bell family and gave it to Selby. Does that sound right? That would be quite an honor indeed to hold such a rifle...if only it could talk!!! Eterry Good luck and good shooting. In Memory of Officer Nik Green, #198, Oklahoma Highway Patrol Troop G...Murdered in the line of duty 12-26-03...A Good Man, A Good Officer, and A Good Friend gone too soon | |||
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it was bought from Westley Richards, not from the Bell family. _Baxter | |||
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Any idea where it is now??? JW | |||
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The article I have is in the Nov. 2004 issue of the American Rifleman. His guns were consigned to WR by his widow. Ruark bought 2, both for his god son Selby. That is when the silver name plates were done. It does not indicate what happened to the Bell Rigby. | |||
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I know Mark Selby fairly well. He has a 450-400 that Ruark gave him with that same inscription on it. Ruark was Mark Selbys God Father. I have never heard of this other gun and tend to be suspecious inasmuch as the inscription is the same and Mark has never mentioned it? nor has anyone else I know, but the 450 has been mentioned in several articles I have been told. I don't know about this other rifle, but I would be careful if I purchased it and I would want a letter from Mark, that should not be a problem if its legitamate. Ray Atkinson Atkinson Hunting Adventures 10 Ward Lane, Filer, Idaho, 83328 208-731-4120 rayatkinsonhunting@gmail.com | |||
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Ray, The article is by a Joe Coogan. He does mention the 450-400 also. I don't know if it is true or not. | |||
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Ray, if you know Mark that well, then you know he no longer has the 450, and hasnt for many, many years. the 7x57 is genuine and as I stated above, IO have seen the sales slip from WR for it. No need to doubt that it is genuine. PLus, Ruak wrote abotu it in his article Karamojo Safari. _Baxter | |||
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I saw an Rigby 275 with a Zeiss 2,5-10x50 in the G&H sidemount a month ago, wonderfull rifle whvi came with an oak 6Leatehercase for 6000 Dolalrs here , wonderfull rifle, filled with quality and history. But i didnt have the money, it would have been an wonderfull heirloom and hunting rifle. | |||
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From Gail Selby's web site: ---------------------------------------------- Harry Selby - An African Legend By Joe Coogan "Like Harry, his children Mark and Gail grew up in the shadow of acacia trees and within the sound of roaring lions. At the age of 14, Gail hunted an elephant with her father taking a bull with 50-pound tusks. On that hunt she used a Rigby .275 originally belonging to the legendary elephant hunter Karamoja Bell, and which had been given to her brother Mark by his godfather, Robert Ruark." http://gabrimaun.tripod.com/HarrySelby.html ---------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------- from About Me - Page 2: "I shot my first elephant when I was 14 years old and was up in the Botswana bush on holiday from boarding school in Zimbabwe - none of the kids believed me when I got back to school and told them what I had done! It was quite an experience and had good tusks - it was the only elephant I ever shot but went on many more hunts with my father over the years." Gail & Harry Selby with Gail's elephant http://gabrimaun.tripod.com/AboutMe2.html ---------------------------------------------- -Bob F. | |||
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BaxterB, No I didn't know Mark no longer had the rifle, he never told me he had gotten rid of it, which does not surprise me as he only mentioned it on one ocassion while we were discussing double rifles..I have not seen Mark in a few years, since he quit coming to Dallas SCI and since the Merger. I booked for them at one time. I have not seen Harry in about 15 years I guess... Ray Atkinson Atkinson Hunting Adventures 10 Ward Lane, Filer, Idaho, 83328 208-731-4120 rayatkinsonhunting@gmail.com | |||
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Yellowstone - Hi there. I see Baxter put you in the picuture! Yes, my dad is alive and well and we are all still living here in Maun! Everything on my website is basically up-to-date - I just haven't had time to add stories etc. _Gail "Tackle all stressful situations like a dog –if you can’t eat it or roll in it then piss on it and walk away." | |||
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Gail asked me to post a large pic of the elephant and the rifle. Enjoy, _BAxter | |||
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Ain't the internet amazing? Instant historical information. ------------------------------- Will Stewart / Once you've been amongst them, there is no such thing as too much gun. --------------------------------------- and, God Bless John Wayne. NRA Benefactor Member, GOA, N.A.G.R. _________________________ "Elephant and Elephant Guns" $99 shipped “Hunting Africa's Dangerous Game" $20 shipped. red.dirt.elephant@gmail.com _________________________ Hoping to wind up where elephant hunters go. | |||
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I don't know which looks best... a fine elephant, a pretty girl or a historic Rigby? All in all, a wonderful photo. JudgeG ... just counting time 'til I am again finding balm in Gilead chilled out somewhere in the Selous. | |||
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Cool! That photo shows much more detail. Thanks Gail and Baxter for posting that! I really wish Gail would add more photos of that size/resolution to her web site! She has a lot of really neat photos and stories on her web site. -Bob F. | |||
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I pick pretty girl every time. | ||
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Very interesting thread. Thanks, Demo. | |||
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Judge G: I'd say all three! | |||
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Where are the girl and the elephant in the picture?? I tried hard but could only find a nice looking rifle. The price of knowledge is great but the price of ignorance is even greater. | |||
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The rifle now resides on the east coast with a collector I have spoken too. He sent me pics of the lovely lil gun. I would LOVE to own it. It is a very neat piece of history. Steve | |||
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Back to one of the questions, what is a historic rifle like that worth? | |||
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I heard that it was selling at a gunsmith for $11 000 (from quite a reliable source)...true or not, I have no idea! _Gail "Tackle all stressful situations like a dog –if you can’t eat it or roll in it then piss on it and walk away." | |||
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I heard from a friend who works fine weapons in London that Bells 22 Savage mauser was up for bidding soon at acution, startinpoint 1500 pounds. Hi Gail, nice of you to join us here at AR, wonderfull page you have. | |||
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Hi Bob. Glad you like the pic I promise to upload some more of that size to my website when I have the time - will let you all know when I do! I shot that elephant when I was 14 years old with Bells .275 ... great rifle. Will write about the hunt sometime and put in on my website as well. I hear the .275 now has a good home with someone in Virginia... Cheers _Gail "Tackle all stressful situations like a dog –if you can’t eat it or roll in it then piss on it and walk away." | |||
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Hello Gail, I hope you become a regular here. I bet you have lots of stories to share and personally, it would be nice to have another lady member here to help me keep the guys in line! Welcome! ~Ann | |||
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Hi Ann, Many thanks for the welcome! Sure nice to find some 'girl power' in amongst all this testosterone!!! Nice to be here and will be fun sharing stories. Cheers _Gail "Tackle all stressful situations like a dog –if you can’t eat it or roll in it then piss on it and walk away." | |||
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Hi and thanks for the welcome! Good to be here! _Gail "Tackle all stressful situations like a dog –if you can’t eat it or roll in it then piss on it and walk away." | |||
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We have had the privilege of meeting some extremely interesting people here on AR (by way of their posting)....some of the finest artists (gunsmiths) the world has ever known, some of the best known hunters, some statesmen, some business leaders but for my opinion we've never had a more distinguished poster than Gail Selby......I, for one, thank you Gail for honoring us with posting here! /////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// "Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery." Winston Churchill | |||
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Gail, Thanks for joining the forum and again, Welcome! Your website is great. I've considered doing a trip to Botswana just to be able to say 'hi' to you and your dad. Any chance of getting him to check in here every once in a while? Maybe with a story or two that haven't been published? Dennis | |||
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I think the rifle is a rare bit of history and has to be worth more than most realize. Are there any other rifles that have been owned/used by WDM Bell,Robert Ruark, Harry,Mark, and the beautiful Gail Selby.I've read Ray Atkinson's crap for awhile here and it seems that he is a keyboard expert on all things Africa, I guess if he has never heard of it it doesn't exist.I would like to see the rifle and be able to touch a true piece of History.That's my nickels worth on the rifle. | |||
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Hello Fellows...and Gail too...the rifle is here in the US, in ol' West Virgini no less, in quite a knowledgeable collectors hands...a good friend would kill me if I told anyone where or how much...but whispered, it's supposed to be offered quietly in the $20's...maybe, maybe not!! My friend also owns the Selous Fahrquarson, sideplates and all. It came in from Canada from a collection about 10 years ago now... 470EDDY | |||
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