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The makers have kindly confirmed that the rifle was completed in 1899
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A FINE .303 DOUBLE-BARRELLED HAMMER RIFLE BY J. RIGBY, NO. 16420
'Class C', Jones patent rotary-underlever, rebounding backlocks with bolted faceted hammers, best foliate-scroll engraving with traces of hardening-colour, stock with pistolgrip, engraved pistolgrip-cap and chequered steel butt-plate, sling-swivels, elongated top-strap, the barrels with matt sight-rib and open-sights
Weight 8lb. 14oz., 14½in. pull, 26in. barrels, Black Powder proof
'Class C', Jones patent rotary-underlever, rebounding backlocks with bolted faceted hammers, best foliate-scroll engraving with traces of hardening-colour, stock with pistolgrip, engraved pistolgrip-cap and chequered steel butt-plate, sling-swivels, elongated top-strap, the barrels with matt sight-rib and open-sights
Weight 8lb. 14oz., 14½in. pull, 26in. barrels, Black Powder proof