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The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1892; it remains in excellent condition for its age
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A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN BY J. RIGBY, NO. 16192
Rigby-Bissell rising third-bite patent No. 1141, use-number 524, dipped-edge lockplates, the fences carved with stylized acanthus-leaves, best foliate-scroll engraving, boldly-figured replacement stock with semi-pistolgrip and engraved and blued iron buttplate, the browned fine damascus barrels with game-rib
Weight 6lb. 10oz., 14in. pull, 30in. barrels, approx. & .3/8 choke, 2in. chambers, recent nitro reproof
Rigby-Bissell rising third-bite patent No. 1141, use-number 524, dipped-edge lockplates, the fences carved with stylized acanthus-leaves, best foliate-scroll engraving, boldly-figured replacement stock with semi-pistolgrip and engraved and blued iron buttplate, the browned fine damascus barrels with game-rib
Weight 6lb. 10oz., 14in. pull, 30in. barrels, approx. & .3/8 choke, 2in. chambers, recent nitro reproof