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The makers have kindly confirmed that the rifle was completed in 1911
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A .470 (3¼IN. NITRO EXPRESS) DOUBLE-BARRELLED HAMMERLESS SIDELOCK EJECTOR RIFLE BY J. RIGBY, NO. 17636
The action-body incorporating a Rigby-Bissell patent rising third-bite, the fences carved with stylized acanthus leaves, dipped-edge lockplates, automatic safety with stalking-latch, best foliate-scroll engraving, the replacement stock by the makers, with pistolgrip, horn pistolgrip-cap and recoil-pad, sling-swivels, the chopper-lump barrels with matt sight-rib and open-sights
Weight 11lb. 7oz., 14¾in. pull, 28in. barrels, nitro proof
The action-body incorporating a Rigby-Bissell patent rising third-bite, the fences carved with stylized acanthus leaves, dipped-edge lockplates, automatic safety with stalking-latch, best foliate-scroll engraving, the replacement stock by the makers, with pistolgrip, horn pistolgrip-cap and recoil-pad, sling-swivels, the chopper-lump barrels with matt sight-rib and open-sights
Weight 11lb. 7oz., 14¾in. pull, 28in. barrels, 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.