Lot Essay
The makers have kindly confirmed that the rifle was completed in 1901
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A FINE .275 MAUSER SPORTING RIFLE BY J. RIGBY, NO. 1812
The receiver-ring stamped 'Waffenfabrik Mauser Oberndorf A/N' and dated '1900', fine blued finish, chequered bolt handle, stock with semi-pistolgrip, sling-eyes, barrel with block-mounted open-sights and ramp-mounted bead-foresight with detachable protector, the receiver mounted with a Swarovski 'Habicht Nova' 4x32 telescopic-sight in quickly-detachable mounts, the telescope with provision for the simultaneous use of the open-sights
Weight 8lb. (with telescope), 14¾in. stock, 20¾in. barrel, nitro proof
The receiver-ring stamped 'Waffenfabrik Mauser Oberndorf A/N' and dated '1900', fine blued finish, chequered bolt handle, stock with semi-pistolgrip, sling-eyes, barrel with block-mounted open-sights and ramp-mounted bead-foresight with detachable protector, the receiver mounted with a Swarovski 'Habicht Nova' 4x32 telescopic-sight in quickly-detachable mounts, the telescope with provision for the simultaneous use of the open-sights
Weight 8lb. (with telescope), 14¾in. stock, 20¾in. barrel, nitro proof
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.
Rifles and Pistols, (red labels) with specific exceptions (blue and yellow labels), require a British Firearms Certificate or Export Licence. All are sold 'as found'.