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04 August 2006, 01:30
Stu C
Rigby 470
Someone want to lend me a LOT of money pretty quickly?

For sale by auction through Sotheby's - Gleneagles Hotel 28th Aug, Lot 25



made 1908. NICE!!!

Hope you enjoy the picture.

- stu
09 August 2006, 08:41
sjr
o my god that is nicer than nice
one of the finest double rifles ever made
11 August 2006, 04:29
LJS
Champlins has a lovely 470 Rigby for sale on their web site.
11 August 2006, 10:44
bulldog563
Beautiful rifle with the Bissel Rising Bite if I am not mistaken. I have a thing for old Rigby rifles. Way Cool!


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30 August 2006, 19:21
Stu C
DESCRIPTION
24-inch Krupp steel barrels with full length file cut rib, raised foresight and rearsight with folding leafs to 300, Rigby Bissel patent rising topbolt extension, the frame, characteristic locks and top-lever with fine scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, fences carved with ferns, safety with locking button, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock with pistol grip and rubber recoil pad, sling swivels, nitro proof, in its canvas case with makers label.
WEIGHT
10lb. 2oz.



SOLD for GBP 21,600 including buyer’s premium (approx. US$ 41,000). Just a touch over my maximum price Wink

- stu
30 August 2006, 20:48
Brain1
It gives me a warm fuzzy feeling just looking at it. I can spare about $25.00. Will that help you out?


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30 August 2006, 21:18
Stu C
Brain1,
Thanks for the offer. Very touching.

Of course I should have requested $25 subscriptions from 1,640 AR members, then we could have purchased this rifle and donated it to an appropriate private research institute (like my place). Why do I get such great ideas after it’s been sold???
Big Grin


- stu
30 August 2006, 22:55
AfricanHunter
quote:
Originally posted by Stu C:
DESCRIPTION
24-inch Krupp steel barrels with full length file cut rib, raised foresight and rearsight with folding leafs to 300, Rigby Bissel patent rising topbolt extension, the frame, characteristic locks and top-lever with fine scroll engraving and retaining some original hardening colour, fences carved with ferns, safety with locking button, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock with pistol grip and rubber recoil pad, sling swivels, nitro proof, in its canvas case with makers label.
WEIGHT
10lb. 2oz.



SOLD for GBP 21,600 including buyer’s premium (approx. US$ 41,000). Just a touch over my maximum price Wink

- stu


You missed a great opportunity. Rifles like that don't come up for sale very often.
06 November 2006, 21:46
rolexfan
The one at Champlin's is nice but it has been rebored. Too much money for an altered English gun.I am pretty sure that George has taken the gun on consignment and the asking price is that of the owner.



quote:
Originally posted by LJS:
Champlins has a lovely 470 Rigby for sale on their web site.