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Originally posted by fujotupu:
Sidelocks Dutch - might even be detachable but not quite visible in the photo.

JKH might give us a better insight on the make and workings of that piece.

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Originally posted by jkhunter:
morning all,

Rigby 470NE Sidelock pre war

reg

JK

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Originally posted by fujotupu:
Milo:

A "Side clip" is something new to me as I have never heard that term used before nor have I known any other person to use it.

To the best of my knowledge, DRs come in two versions: Boxlock or Sidelock, ejector and non ejector.

Some rifles, the more expensive ones, were created with detachable sidelocks whose base plate houses the spring and related firing mechanism and could be released from their housing to service or repair, without the use of a tool.
Some manufacturers would "embellish" their rifles by fitting false side plates to resemble a sidelock, increase the artwork and command a higher than usual price - behind these plates was bugger all other than the wood they rested on.

Pray enlighten us (me for sure) as to what exactly a "Side Clip" on a DR is and its functions (if any).

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Originally posted by jkhunter:
Dutch

I picked up that beauty about 9 years ago and have never looked back; I sent off the serial numbers to Paul at Rigby but never got a definitive date or info for who the rifle was made for,

It’s a very special Double, I have purchased a few doubles in the last few years but nothing comes close to the feel and smoothness of hunting with this Rigby,

I have taken close to 30 DG animals with it now and only need a leopard to have completed the big 5 with this specific double,
Reg

JK

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Originally posted by jkhunter:
Thx Milo will drop him a mail,

Its always nice to be able to connect the dots on old rifles and to be able to try find out the history behing the previose owners,

I have a 375 H&H full stock bolt action that was made by Jeffereys, also pre war. i also gave those numbers to Paul, who is Jeffereys now but have been un able to find that ones info, would love you know as the style looks as if it came out of the boer war

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Originally posted by Todd Williams:

Fujo,

Really? You've never heard the term "side clips" nor have ever "known any other person to use it"?

A very common term when speaking of double rifles. Even my lowly Merkel had them. Here is a picture. I'm sure you've seen them before, but possibly just forgot the term?

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Originally posted by fujotupu:

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Originally posted by Todd Williams:

Fujo,

Really? You've never heard the term "side clips" nor have ever "known any other person to use it"?

A very common term when speaking of double rifles. Even my lowly Merkel had them. Here is a picture. I'm sure you've seen them before, but possibly just forgot the term?

LOL ... I have owned quite a few DRs two of which were in the 450 class (a Rigby and an Army & Navy) both refurbished by Paul when he owned Rigby & J. Roberts & Son - still have a few but damn, none of mine don't have no side clips

Maybe DRs rely more on the hook/pin bar and locking bolts to keep them on the face than Side Clips?
What I do have with Side Clips though are a couple of 12 Gauge shotguns; a Holland and a lowly Webley & Scott

Some people don't realize when they are being taken for a ride and quite happily take the hook, line and sinker!

No Todd I ain't never heard of Side Clips and quite frankly, when talking DRs have not heard that term being applied either.

JKH - does that 470 have Side Clips and are the locks detachable?

Cheers.