Lot Essay
This fine model was almost certainly made as an apprentice workshop exercize but it is not known whether it was actually produced at Rigby's. It is not designed to fire any known cartridge
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AN EXCEPTIONAL MINIATURE .350 (MAGNUM) MAUSER SPORTING RIFLE BY J. RIGBY, NO. 5138
The rifle exactly half size and in full working order, with plain blued finishes, square bridge magnum action, recoil-block, stock with pistolgrip (with trap) and recoil-pad, sling-eyes, the barrel with block-mounted open-sights and ramp-mounted bead-foresight with detachable sight protector
With a group of miniature case accessories
The rifle exactly half size and in full working order, with plain blued finishes, square bridge magnum action, recoil-block, stock with pistolgrip (with trap) and recoil-pad, sling-eyes, the barrel with block-mounted open-sights and ramp-mounted bead-foresight with detachable sight protector
With a group of miniature case accessories
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
Rifles and Pistols, (red labels) with specific exceptions (blue and yellow labels), require a British Firearms Certificate or Export Licence. All are sold 'as found'