Another transitional Mauser action Rigby, this one has a peep, good bore, original configuration, not messed with but it does show signs of plenty of use. The stock has had small repairs and shows quite a few scratches and dents. 8500$

From the Rigby records:

Mauser action number - 4392
Rigby serial number - 2294
Date sold - 11 March 1904
Description - Mauser Sporting Best
Sold to - Manton & Co.
Weight - 7lbs 4oz
Bore - .275
Barrel - 25"
Length of stock - 14 1/4"
Sighting - "Ivory bead std & 2 lvs 1 2 300 No2 V.....Peep

I call BS. They have to be AI generated images because EVERYBODY knows that if you build a rifle to delicate slim dimensions with a correctly laid out piece of wood, then cover it with linseed oil, it will rot into pieces within a week of hunting. And the rust blued metal will look like a rusty tomato stake within the month. There's no way this could have lasted 120 years and still be serviceable. I could be joking.

Paul K

James' post was made in jest, both he and I agree that walnut and rust blue is the proper finish for a quality rifle.
Steve

Steve:
When I read James's post, I thought that I must be missing something here.

Paul K

I bet there's a lot of stories behind that rifle. With many more yet to come.

Love it, my kind of gun and it a great caliber, If I wasn't near 90 Id grab it and head for Tanzania, my second home!!

Ray, yo we’re in high school when that gun was made….
You likely helped Mr. Rigby design it…

what shape is the bore??

Have you shot it??

The bore is very nice. I have not shot it, I should. I have some primed cases and the correct heavy bullets for the gun.