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Next sunday in Widforss auction in Stockholm:

http://www.widforss.se/

"English, Repeat, make: J. Rigby & Co., Model Takedown with two barrels, cal. High Velocity .275 (7x57) on both barrels, product number 2492, barrel length 62 cm on both, on the first barrel two folding sights, 100 yards and 200 yards, the second barrel with fixed safari sight with the triangle of platinum, printed on both barrels: "John Rigby & Co.. 43 Sackville St. LONDON" - "sighted FOR Rigby SPECIAL .275" BORE HIGH VELOCITY CARTRIDGE Pointed BULLET 140 grain ", takedown system with threads and spring-loaded pin, the pin with the rule in forestock, blued system, aperture sight, stock with a pistol grip, classic English lines, monogram plate , sling swivels, steel butt plate, the weapon is divided into a leather suitcase, leaning rod 2 piece with attachments, funnel for boiling water, turned ivory case with three different beads, new strap with the right safari "look", the original makers label in the cover, cast brass corners, pack straps , renovated weapons, new bluing, trunk partially repaired inside, very good condition, provenance: Force commissioned in 1905 by Captain WW Pitt-Taylor, you can really visualize Bell with this weapon in his hands - the ultimate "light" safari rifle .
Estimate: 70000-75000SEK (10700-11500 US$)"

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Edited by CptCurl (27/11/11 12:38 AM)

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