Lot 127
127
A .505 (GIBBS) SPORTING RIFLE BY J. RIGBY, No. 6505, Mauser-type Magnum action, engraved recoil-block, hinged-floorplate, engraved bolt handle, gold-inlaid calibre and serial number, blued finish, well-figured stock with pistolgrip, gold-inlaid pistolgrip-cap (with trap), cheekpiece and recoil-pad, sling-eyes, the barrel with matt sight-rib, open-sights and ramp-mounted bead-foresight with removable protector

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A .505 (GIBBS) SPORTING RIFLE BY J. RIGBY, No. 6505, Mauser-type Magnum action, engraved recoil-block, hinged-floorplate, engraved bolt handle, gold-inlaid calibre and serial number, blued finish, well-figured stock with pistolgrip, gold-inlaid pistolgrip-cap (with trap), cheekpiece and recoil-pad, sling-eyes, the barrel with matt sight-rib, open-sights and ramp-mounted bead-foresight with removable protector
Weight 10lb. 3oz., 14¾in. pull, 24¾in. barrel, nitro proof

Lot Essay

Rigby's have kindly confirmed that the rifle was completed circa 1992. It appears to be virtually unused. George Gibbs' .505 was introduced in 1913 and was designed for use in the largest magnum Mauser actions

The lot is subject to V.A.T. as a re-import

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