| dearmer |
| (.275 member) |
| 14/02/08 12:06 AM |
Re: Question on Early British Nitro Proof
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This is what Paul had to say.
Dear Josh
Regarding your Rigby .450 cal rifle, I have looked it up in my copy of the records and can confirm that it is a nitro rifle. All the early .450 Nitros (yours was made in 1905) do not bear nitro proof marks as the proof house had not yet set up nitro proofing. By “nitro” I mean designed to shoot the .450 x 3 ¼ Cordite cartridge. I have in fact never seen a pre 1905 DB .450 that had period nitro proofs. However I am surprised that ______ did not proof the rifle whilst he had it.
When I had Rigby’s I proofed over 20 of these early .450 nitro rifles. I suggest that it is brought back to the UK and proofed, I am sure _______ would be happy to proof it for you.
Meanwhile do not hesitate to use it with the correct .450 x 3 ¼ nitro ammo if you have a hunt organised.
The original weight of the rifle is listed at 11 lbs 6 ozs – that is not a Black Powder Rifle.
Best regards
PAUL ROBERTS