Lot Essay
The makers have kindly confirmed that the rifle was completed in 1898 as a Best Quality .303
Details
A .22 (HORNET) SINGLE-BARRELLED HAMMER RIFLE BY J.RIGBY, No. 16374
Converted from .303 calibre
Rebounding backlock, sprung Jones patent rotary-underlever, percussion fence, the standing breech carved with lobate fences, best bold foliate-scroll engraving, figured stock with pistolgrip, engraved pistolgrip-cap and butt-plate, the barrel with part matt top-flat, open-sights and telescope-shoes
Weight 7lb. 9½oz., 137/8in. pull, 27in. barrel, nitro proof
Converted from .303 calibre
Rebounding backlock, sprung Jones patent rotary-underlever, percussion fence, the standing breech carved with lobate fences, best bold foliate-scroll engraving, figured stock with pistolgrip, engraved pistolgrip-cap and butt-plate, the barrel with part matt top-flat, open-sights and telescope-shoes
Weight 7lb. 9½oz., 137/8in. pull, 27in. 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.