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1908 Rigby Mauser stock
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1908 Rigby Stock in the raw, if you ever wondered about the shaping



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So many questions. Who's pattern? Intermediate action? Scoped too? top line between the heel and comb looks very straight. 7x57? and a pad? Hmmmm.


I have an original Intermediate Rigby stock, capped grip for an intermediate action pattern. Building one in that profile myself currently.
 
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My pattern.
Standard Mauser length.
Scoped and irons sights too.
Heel to comb is perfectly straight, as they should be.
275 Rigby.
Pad? Can't I have a pad if I want one?
 
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Yep, looks like a re-shaped military Mauser from that era. I presume the original had a steel butt plate.
 
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No, it isn't a military pattern; your presumption is incorrect; it is from a commercial Rigby.
Early Rigbys barely resemble military ones in that they have a rounded grip, much deeper butt area and thinner; however, the original Rigby pattern can not be made from a military stock.
Military stocks are different in every major dimension, from shorter stocks of the period.
Drop at heel is 1.8 from the bore line; drop at comb is .8.
I lengthened the forearm because a client didn't like the very short chopped off early Rigby type.
 
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I was a very nice shape. I like a low stock even for a scope. Any wood above my shoulder is not needed.
 
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.....where'd the picture go ?? Confused

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Can't see the image.
 
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I had it taken down. It is a copy of an original Rigby sporter but some apparently got confused by that. So I had it deleted to avoid confusing anyone.
There is no picture and won't be.
I'll send you a picture of it; in fact, you have it.
 
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Well I guess that would be me. My poorly worded response to DPCD was inappropriate. I meant to say it resembled the contours of early Mauser militaries, and you could see the heritage. When I re-read it I realized the mistake. My apologies.
 
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