| DORLEAC |
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An interesting Rigby rifle manufactured on a square bridge Mauser Magnum action with five shots drop box magazine.
The 24" barrel bears the traditional Rigby flat near the receiver and is fitted with platinum lined three leaves express rear sight and gold tipped caterpillar bead on Rigby block with its scarce lever secured slip on protector.
The very 14,5" LOP English walnut stock retains the original trapped steel buttplate, trapped grip cap and recoil blocks buttons.
That particular Rigby is in a perfect state of conservation, with all the parts to the same number and it displays the Rigby extras of the period: roughly dotted bolt lever half ball, special modified single stage trigger, "SAFE" inlaid in gold on safety catch, "John Rigby & C°, 43, Sackville Street, London W." engraving on the barrel, ".375 MAGNUM RIGBY-MAUSER" engraved on the receiver ring, etc… while the receiver retains the "Waffenfabrik Mauser Oberndorf A/N" factory rolled marking on the receiver left wall.
The bore is absolutely perfect, as is the flawless functioning.
Notice also that it's very unusual to found these rifles still fitted with their unusual front sight slip on protector hood, a scarce extra item.
The rifle weights 8lbs 12oz, net.
DORLEAC
www.dorleac-dorleac.com
| Huvius |
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| 25/04/13 03:54 AM |
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My bet is that it started life as a .350 Rigby Magnum.
I have seen another with the front ring engraved as this one when the rebore/rechamber was carried out.
Super nice rifle.
| pjaln |
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| 25/04/13 04:35 AM |
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hi joel ,,i did not see this gun on your site ,,paul
| HendrikNZ |
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| 25/04/13 05:25 AM |
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Beautiful!
| Ben |
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| 25/04/13 09:46 AM |
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Awesome!
| Rockdoc |
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| 25/04/13 11:06 AM |
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What a beautiful rifle and in great condition. That is a most unusual front sight hood.
Do you know what year it was made?
Cheers, Chris
| 500Nitro |
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| 25/04/13 11:29 AM |
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DORLEAC
Thanks for posting.
Are these guns for sale somewhere or are they
part of your collection ?
| dons |
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| 25/04/13 12:03 PM |
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Now here's a rifle thats really impressive.
| Even |
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| 25/04/13 01:21 PM |
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What a beautiful rifle! Thank you for posting these pictures.
| Clark |
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| 25/04/13 05:26 PM |
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Absolutely beautiful! Thanks for posting.
| tophet1 |
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| 25/04/13 08:02 PM |
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Now that's a rifle.
| DORLEAC |
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| 26/04/13 01:16 AM |
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Sorry Paul,
It's already sold !
We have offered the rifle in a "pre-view" at a short list of our best customers and it was sold in one hour…
However, we are in charge of a "best quality" restoration, without any alteration nor up-grade, only to permit at that fine Rigby to return to its past glory.
It's quite a challenge, but we will be delighted to do that kind of work in retaining as much as possible of the original patina.
I will return within six months with the result and more photos.
Thanks to all, friends.
DORLEAC
www.dorleac-dorleac.com
| 500Nitro |
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| 26/04/13 03:17 AM |
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I have never seen one of those
front sight protectors before.
| xausa |
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| 27/04/13 12:46 AM |
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An interesting Rigby rifle manufactured on a square bridge Mauser Magnum action with five shots drop box magazine.
The 24" barrel bears the traditional Rigby flat near the receiver
I have read some discussion concerning the purpose of the "traditional Rigby flat", but it appears obvious to me that the flat was intended as a mate to the square bridge on the action, allowing a scope mount to be dovetailed into it without compromising the integrity of the barrel in the chamber area. The alternative to this is a base with a female dovetail sweated onto the barrel in the same location, and the integral base is a more elegant solution.
| pjaln |
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| 27/04/13 01:26 AM |
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xausa here ya go,,,rigby patent scope mounts on early step ring magnum 400/350
| FrankFarmer |
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| 27/04/13 01:51 AM |
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Thanks for the photo of the original Rigby scope mounts. Is the rear locking mechanism on this square bridge the same as the square bridge commercial Mauser or did Rigby use it's own mechanism?
A photo of the left side of your rifle would be very helpful.
Thank you.
| DORLEAC |
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| 27/04/13 02:22 AM |
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On the Rigby, locking is on the front base and the rear square bridge is wedge mortised while on the current Mauser claw system the transverse lock in build on the rear flat top with a claw base on the receiver front ring or on a base soldered on the barrel.
Indeed, the Rigby "flat" is a provision to ease the fitting of the front scope mount base.
If you study the first scope mounting systems made at Oberndorf you will notice that the kind of arrangement found on Rigby was first used by Mauser (Mauser delivered the complete barreled actions in the white to the English firm that did the stocking, sighting and regulating)
I have seen at least four pre-1905 commercial rifles scoped that way, with the locking by a small lever on the front base.
DORLEAC
www.dorleac-dorleac.com
| Buchsemann |
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| 27/04/13 07:03 AM |
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That is one sweet treasure of a Rigby. Wow and wow again. Thanks for posting DORLEAC.
| justcurious |
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| 27/04/13 07:49 AM |
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Have to second Dorleac concerning the scope mounting technic.
Had an early Sauer -Mauser rifle and have seen some more with the same mounting system.
Only a slight difference.
The mortise in the front plate was square and not round.
| pjaln |
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| 27/04/13 07:50 AM |
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this is the only side pic i have ,,i can take more if you want....paul
| Rule303 |
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| 27/04/13 02:20 PM |
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Now that is an excellent looking rifle. One I would love to take hunting.
| justcurious |
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| 27/04/13 05:35 PM |
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Here the pic of the Voigtlaender Scope on the Sauer - mauser dated 1905.
| FrankFarmer |
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| 27/04/13 11:33 PM |
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Thank you. I understand that the rear square bridge has no locking mechanism, only the square cut for the scope base? Your firm produces consistently superb rifles!
Regards.
| FrankFarmer |
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| 27/04/13 11:36 PM |
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Thank you. Beautiful rifle. Is it possible to have a photo of the left side of the rear square bridge?
| kuduae |
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| 28/04/13 01:12 AM |
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Is it possible to have a photo of the left side of the rear square bridge?
There already is a photo of the left side, #6 from top.
| pjaln |
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| 28/04/13 09:40 AM |
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frank farmer,,,i will get u a pic by tomorrow.....just curious,,send me the scope asap!!!!...paul
| DORLEAC |
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| 28/04/13 08:46 PM |
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Three photos to illustrate the Mauser scope claw mounting procedure with transverse fastening integrated in rear square bridge.
DORLEAC
www.dorleac-dorleac.com
| Even |
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| 29/04/13 10:36 AM |
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Back when men were men, and recoil-absorbing butt pads were for sissies
Amazing old rifle, thank you for the pictures.
| FrankFarmer |
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| 30/04/13 09:59 PM |
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Thank you, beautiful rifle!
| pjaln |
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| 01/05/13 11:57 AM |
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the left side as requested ,,....paul
| FrankFarmer |
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| 01/05/13 03:05 PM |
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Thank you Sir. Much appreciated.
| A10ACN |
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| 06/05/13 05:02 AM |
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Pant! Love the Rigby, but love the low scoped Mauser also. So much cooler than the H&H style mounts that Paul Roberts put on the late Rigbys and others a few years ago.
| JACKEL |
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| 14/01/14 03:39 AM |
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Mr. Dorleac could I please ask you the lenght of the handguard of that beatifull rifle, measured from de front of the reciever ring to the Tip of the handguard ?
Thank you very much !
| MarkR |
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| 14/01/14 09:20 PM |
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That's one heck of a 375........
Mark.
| fuhrmann |
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| 14/01/14 09:30 PM |
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However, we are in charge of a "best quality" restoration, without any alteration nor up-grade, only to permit at that fine Rigby to return to its past glory.
It's quite a challenge, .......
DORLEAC
Great rifle!
Re challenge: I have a hard time, too to see what needs to be "restored".
All you can do is destroying patina!
fuhrmann
| xausa |
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| 14/01/14 11:47 PM |
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Would a rifle like this, with a dovetail cut in the barrel directly above the chamber, be accepted for proof today? A sweated on female dovetail base, or one integral with a barrel band, seems like a much more elegant solution to the problem of locating the front base.
| xausa |
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| 17/01/14 10:13 AM |
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Does anyone know of someone in the US who is capable of supplying and installing rings like this on an original single square bridge Mauser action?
| Huvius |
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| 18/01/14 06:24 AM |
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I had a couple of my square bridge Mausers up at Steve Bertrams shop. My Kurz is missing the button so we knocked around the idea of replicating one and I think he may have taken measurements. Never did the project so you would have to contact him to find out if he did.
The buttons are very standardised - the one from my TypeG fits the Kurz and fit another TypeB we tried as well.
The gun pictured above may have had its bolt release replaced at some time. Usually, the guns with this type of scope release have a divot taken out of the rear of the knurled surface on the bolt release to allow for the removal of the button. That is easily replicated as well.
| DORLEAC |
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| 18/01/14 06:53 AM |
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Sorry Huvius, the bolt stop is the original one. That rifle is an early pre.WW1 and the modified release appeared latter.
All the parts bear the same serial number and the rifle is perfectly original, without any modifications from the day it leave the Oberndorf factory.
Notice also that making that kind of mount is not very difficult, a lot easier than doing a full handmade claw mount.
Will try to publish some pictures in the nearest future.
DORLEAC
www.dorleac-dorleac.com
| DORLEAC |
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| 19/01/14 12:23 AM |
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Some pictures of scope mounting on commercial 98' Mauser square bridged action with Oberndorf style mount.
DORLEAC
www.dorleac-dorleac.com
Pre WW1 action
Fully prepared and blue printed post WW1 action, in the white
Claw mounting with new front base
Claw mounting short scope on original front base
| MFC |
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| 31/03/14 06:02 AM |
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Hi Joel,
How is the restoration on the Rigby coming? I would love to see finished pics when it's done.
| DORLEAC |
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| 31/03/14 06:25 PM |
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Restoration is now completed and I need to find some time left to do photos...
Will return asap.
Best.
DORLEAC
www.dorleac-dorleac.com
| Sville |
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| 31/03/14 06:38 PM |
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Very nice claw mounting, I like that rifle! /Staffan
| mehulkamdar |
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| 01/04/14 02:17 AM |
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We'll wait for the pictures whenever you have time, my friend. There's no hurry. Like a fine wine, time is most important!
| PatagonHunter |
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| 02/04/14 02:49 AM |
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Hello DORLEAC,
This Rigby .375 H&H is one of the most beatiful Sporting Mauser rifles I ever saw...!
I have anothe question: What kind of trigger, the original, had this rifle? Was a modification of the standard two stage Mauser trigger to a single stage one? I have never seen one directly or in a picture. The shape and position of the trigger itself, moved slightly to a rear position in the Rigby Mausers, mainly the .275 and in this one, always intrigued me...
Thank you!
PatagonHunter
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Hello DORLEAC,
This Rigby .375 H&H is one of the most beatiful Sporting Mauser rifles I ever saw...!
I have anothe question: What kind of trigger, the original, had this rifle? Was a modification of the standard two stage Mauser trigger to a single stage one? I have never seen one directly or in a picture. The shape and position of the trigger itself, moved slightly to a rear position in the Rigby Mausers, mainly the .275 and in this one, always intrigued me...
Thank you!
PatagonHunter
Estimado Patagon, le mande un mail.
Cordiales saludos.
Ernesto.
| JACKEL |
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| 02/04/14 05:08 AM |
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If the new Incarnation of the Rigby Company would make an exact copy of such a magnificent rifle, (and if had the means) thats exactly what I would buy, simple lines, no extra nothing, do everything (or almost) chambering ... whats not to like ?
Oh and since dreaming is for free, I would add that beathifull Brno ZKK 602 that Dorleac modified to 404 Jeffery in the best Rigby style, I think both this rifles are the epitome of gunmaking.
Now I crawl into my Cave again ...
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The name, I will admit costs a lot, like an H&H bolt gun is $27,000 but are either that superior to either of these (for a lot less $) Mauser and Dakota
Courtesy of Griffin & Howe.
| paradox_ |
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| 02/04/14 04:05 PM |
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Dorleac
I have a few Mausers I want to post for sale, and have always admired your photography. Can I ask please how you get such good consistent lighting, someone suggested a light box???
Hope you dont mind me asking
Lovely work , by the way.
Best
Eric
| DORLEAC |
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Nothing magic!
Outside natural light, clean white background and Leica camera.
DORLEAC
www.dorleac-dorleac.com
| paradox_ |
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| 02/04/14 06:03 PM |
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Ok, I think I can do that!!! Im probabley over thinking it.
Many thanks
Best
Eric
| Ruger_450 |
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I have a lifelong friend who is very famous for his single shot books, the latest the standard reference for Pope rifles.
He use a lightbox and very advanced software on a MAC (of course) to produce among the best gun photos you will ever see.
| MFC |
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Joel,
Very glad to hear the restoration is completed. I will now wait very patiently for the pictures
| paradox_ |
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Ruger
Thank you. I will investigate further.
Best
Eric
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What a beautiful rifle. The 24" barrel looks longer due to its profile and the shorter forend.
| JACKEL |
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| 10/04/14 03:54 AM |
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In my very humble opinion, that rifle is the epitome of Gunmaking, the only thing I would add is that coveted Rigby peep sight... I was wondering if Mr. Dorleac may had the time to photograph the refinished rifle, I am more than anxius to see the end result.
Hope he finds the time to post the pictures.
| DORLEAC |
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| 11/04/14 04:27 AM |
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Now after restoration using the same methods than when the rifle was built.
I would have preferred to let it in the used state…but the customer and newly owner ordered the full overhaul !
We will pay close attention to your comments.
DORLEAC
www.dorleac-dorleac.com
| JACKEL |
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| 11/04/14 09:51 PM |
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Thank you very much Mr Dorleac, I am speechless, that refurbishing is magnificent !!!
And thank you for taking the time to post the pothographs !
Best rergards.
Ernesto Jäckel
| PatagonHunter |
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| 11/04/14 11:13 PM |
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Hello DORLEAC,
Great work !!!!
I agree about your preference to leave the rifle in the used condition, excelent it was by the way.
Anyway, your restoration have left the rifle very much like an original unused Rigby. I like the "blue" extractor in spite is a "new" style, I think.
I have liked, always, the shape and angle of the trigger in the Rigby rifles!! And I made you a question about the type of modification of the trigger to a single stage, made by Rigby.
Best Wishes!
PatagonHunter
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| 12/04/14 03:01 AM |
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Peerless rifle, and a very tasteful restoration to boot.
| ozhunter |
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| 24/04/14 04:59 PM |
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Beautiful rifle that BUT what brand is the rear sight leaf's ?
| DORLEAC |
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| 25/04/14 04:21 AM |
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Ozhunter
Have a look at the 11th photo at the beginning of the thread.
The rifle came with that sight already fitted and bearing underside the last digits of the SN.
I believe it has been changed when Rigby has converted the rifle from .350 Rigby Magnum to .375 H&H Magnum Rimless.
We have restored the sight with a new non-glare finish and new gold lines (as requested by the owner).
The dovetail angle is not a true 60° as on the newly made Regnagel express rear sight and even if it appears to have been modified it seems to be from English origin.
Having shot that rifle at the range, the sights are perfectly regulated for the 300 grains bullet.
DORLEAC
www.dorleac-dorleac.com
| Rockdoc |
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| 26/04/14 08:45 AM |
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DORLEAC beautiful rifle and you have done a wonderful job of bringing it back to new condition.
Thanks for the photos.
Chees, Chris
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Absolutely marvelous work on a stunning rifle. Thanks for posting.
Curl
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Outstanding ------ as usual!