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The makers have kindly confirmed that the rifle was completed in 1899
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A .275 MAUSER SPORTING RIFLE BY J. RIGBY, NO. 1261
The Mauser action with two-stage receiver-ring, the rear receiver-ring stamped 'WAFFENFABRIK MAUSER OBERNDORF A/N 1898', finely-figured stock with semi-pistolgrip and butt-plate, sling-eyes, the barrel with block-mounted open-sights and ramp-mounted bead-foresight with detachable protector, the bolt mounted with a Rigby patent peep-sight
Weight 7lb. 7oz., 14in. pull, 25in. barrel, nitro proof
The Mauser action with two-stage receiver-ring, the rear receiver-ring stamped 'WAFFENFABRIK MAUSER OBERNDORF A/N 1898', finely-figured stock with semi-pistolgrip and butt-plate, sling-eyes, the barrel with block-mounted open-sights and ramp-mounted bead-foresight with detachable protector, the bolt mounted with a Rigby patent peep-sight
Weight 7lb. 7oz., 14in. pull, 25in. barrel, nitro proof