Lot Essay
The makers have kindly confirmed that the rifle was completed in 1915. There is some general corrosion but the bore remains in good condition
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A .303 Mauser sporting rifle by J. Rigby, No. 4442
Oberndorf Mauser action, hinged magazine-floorplate, well-figured stock with semi-pistolgrip and butt-plate, sling-eyes, barrel with block-mounted open-sights, the receiver mounted with telescope-shoes
Weight 7lb. 8½oz., 14 3/8in. pull, 25in. barrel, nitro proof
Oberndorf Mauser action, hinged magazine-floorplate, well-figured stock with semi-pistolgrip and butt-plate, sling-eyes, barrel with block-mounted open-sights, the receiver mounted with telescope-shoes
Weight 7lb. 8½oz., 14 3/8in. pull, 25in. barrel, nitro proof