The upcoming James Julia auction is featuring an early original 416 Rigby: RIGBY

Wouldnt an orange pad instead of the one it has on have ruined this rifle?

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What color do you think that pad was when it was put on?
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Whats the value?

Nice looking well used rifle.
I imagine there is a story or two in it's past.

Unless I am missing something, which is entirely possible, it should go for more than the $10-15K predicted.

I looked at it at the Beinfield show in Vegas, condition will hold it down some, but it is mostly original and a rare early specimen. I think it will bring more than the estimates, and there is a 15-22% buyer premium on top of that depending on how you bid. Doesn't matter to me, got my eyes on some of the shotguns.

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Originally posted by shootaway:
Wouldnt an orange pad instead of the one it has on have ruined this rifle?

Shootaway,

As I read your question and pondered a bit, I believe orange would not improve the rifle. I like it as is.

Stephen

:-p~~~ (drool)

This just hammered for $33k plus buyer premium ($37,950 total). Guess the mint version Schwandt had a year ago was a bargain.