I think it can be difficult to sometimes make comments of a rifle somtimes which can be quite true, but perceived as a bit negative. It is good for a lot of us guys whom do not have the same knowledge to learn from members whom are experts. Education is also a good thing, as is members being willing to share their rifles, and not get bagged for putting them up.

After all my last Mauser purchase is not even a M98 and has a plastic green stock!

As "DonS" says above about the provenance or at least the appearance of the rifle displayed. Doesn't mean as 4seventy points out, it wasn't a "form" of Rigby made during a particular period.

Also whom knows what instructions the gunmaker received from the client? It may have been made in a particular style per client instructions?

After when it comes to style, I'm sure I've seen Monte Carlo stocked rifles from a UK gunmaker! Don't have photos to prove that though.

In the end, any style will made some happy, and others will not like it.

As said in the opening post, there is no doubt, the .404 rifle displayed would be a good working gun.

Just some thoughts.