Lot Essay
The gun was completed circa 1904
THE PROPERTY OF A GENTLEMAN
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN BY J. RIGBY, No. 17139, Rigby-Bissell patent rising third-grip, optional ejector/non-ejector action, the fences chiselled in relief with stylized acanthus leaves, best foliate-scroll engraving, brushed bright and reblued finish, boldly-figured stock with butt-plate, the barrels with broad game-rib
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A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN BY J. RIGBY, No. 17139, Rigby-Bissell patent rising third-grip, optional ejector/non-ejector action, the fences chiselled in relief with stylized acanthus leaves, best foliate-scroll engraving, brushed bright and reblued finish, boldly-figured stock with butt-plate, the barrels with broad game-rib
Weight 6lb. 8½oz., 14 5/8in. pull, 30in. barrels, approx. cyl. & ½ choke, 2½in. chambers, nitro proof
In a vinyl slip
Weight 6lb. 8½oz., 14 5/8in. pull, 30in. barrels, approx. cyl. & ½ choke, 2½in. chambers, nitro proof
In a vinyl slip