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The makers have kindly confirmed that the rifle was completed in 1990. It appears to be virtually unused
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A FINE MARCUS HUNT GOLD-INLAID AND ENGRAVED .416 (RIGBY) BIG-GAME RIFLE BY J. RIGBY, NO. 6615
The hinged magazine floorplate gold-encrusted with the head of a Cape buffalo amid best foliate-scrollwork, the receiver engraved en suite, the embellishment signed 'M. A. Hunt', gold-inlaid serial number and calibre designation, blued finish, engraved recoil-block, well-figured stock with pistolgrip, engraved colour-hardened and gold-inlaid pistolgrip-cap (with trap), cheek-piece and recoil-pad, sling-swivels, barrel with matt sight-rib, leaf-sights and ramp-mounted bead-foresight with detachable protector, the receiver mounted with a K.Kahles 1,1-4, 5 x 20 'Helia L' telescopic-sight in quickly-detachable mounts
Weight 12lb. 9oz. (with telescope), 143/8in. pull, 22¾in. barrel, nitro proof
The hinged magazine floorplate gold-encrusted with the head of a Cape buffalo amid best foliate-scrollwork, the receiver engraved en suite, the embellishment signed 'M. A. Hunt', gold-inlaid serial number and calibre designation, blued finish, engraved recoil-block, well-figured stock with pistolgrip, engraved colour-hardened and gold-inlaid pistolgrip-cap (with trap), cheek-piece and recoil-pad, sling-swivels, barrel with matt sight-rib, leaf-sights and ramp-mounted bead-foresight with detachable protector, the receiver mounted with a K.Kahles 1,1-4, 5 x 20 'Helia L' telescopic-sight in quickly-detachable mounts
Weight 12lb. 9oz. (with telescope), 143/8in. pull, 22¾in. 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.