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The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1882
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A 12-BORE (2¾IN) SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN BY J. RIGBY, NO. 15314
Rigby-Bissell patent rising third-bite, patent No. 1141. Patent use-number 164, snap underlever-cocking action, chiselled fences, best foliate-scroll engraving, brushed bright and reblued finish, boldly-figured stock with semi-pistolgrip and engraved heel- and toe-plates, the rebrowned damascus barrels with game-rib
Weight 6lb. 8oz., 13½in. stock, 28in. barrels, approx. ½ & 5/8 choke, 2¾in chambers, nitro proof
Rigby-Bissell patent rising third-bite, patent No. 1141. Patent use-number 164, snap underlever-cocking action, chiselled fences, best foliate-scroll engraving, brushed bright and reblued finish, boldly-figured stock with semi-pistolgrip and engraved heel- and toe-plates, the rebrowned damascus barrels with game-rib
Weight 6lb. 8oz., 13½in. stock, 28in. barrels, approx. ½ & 5/8 choke, 2¾in chambers, nitro proof