THe Rigby-mauser has just arrived at the gunmakers shop. Their statement was, that this gun, especially the mecanical/metal part is x-tremly smooth and yet in tight condition. The wood does need a "total makeover", but nothing that was impossible. The express sights leafs including the capesight are tight and not sloppy. I haven`t yet had the rifle in my hands...but it is nice to have something to look foreward to..