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A .375 (H. & H. BELTED RIMLESS MAGNUM) D.B. HAMMERLESS SIDELOCK EJECTOR RIFLE BY J. RIGBY, No. 17502, converted from .350 calibre, Rigby-Bissell rising third-bite, automatic safe with stalking latch, dipped-edge lockplates, the fences chiselled with a stylized acanthus leaf motif, best bold foliate-scroll engraving, brushed finish overall, well-figured stock with pistolgrip and leather-covered recoil-pad, sling-swivels, the chopper-lump barrels with matt sight-rib, open-sights and ramp-mounted bead-foresight (with detachable hood)
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A .375 (H. & H. BELTED RIMLESS MAGNUM) D.B. HAMMERLESS SIDELOCK EJECTOR RIFLE BY J. RIGBY, No. 17502, converted from .350 calibre, Rigby-Bissell rising third-bite, automatic safe with stalking latch, dipped-edge lockplates, the fences chiselled with a stylized acanthus leaf motif, best bold foliate-scroll engraving, brushed finish overall, well-figured stock with pistolgrip and leather-covered recoil-pad, sling-swivels, the chopper-lump barrels with matt sight-rib, open-sights and ramp-mounted bead-foresight (with detachable hood)
Weight 9lb. 2oz., 14 5/8in. pull, 26in. barrels, nitro reproof
In its brass-mounted oak and leather case
The rifle was completed circa 1909. A fracture on the face of the action has recently been repaired and the rifle has duly been presented at the London Proof House for inspection and reproof
The lot is subject to V.A.T. as a re-import
Weight 9lb. 2oz., 14 5/8in. pull, 26in. barrels, nitro reproof
In its brass-mounted oak and leather case
The rifle was completed circa 1909. A fracture on the face of the action has recently been repaired and the rifle has duly been presented at the London Proof House for inspection and reproof
The lot is subject to V.A.T. as a re-import