https://www.vintageguns.co.uk/magazine/the-rifles-of-jim-corbett

A few years ago Rigby made a replica of Corbett's .275. I think it was a limited run. It's a handsome little rifle, quaint by Dorleac's or Ralf Martini's standards but just my cup of Darjeeling.

There was a turn-of-the-century American missionary named Caldwell who hunted tigers with Savage 99s and used .303 and .22 Savage HP. Maybe that's who you're thinking of. I never warmed to 99s but I suppose if Rigby built one I'd at least look at it before moving on.

The truth is that only three types of rifles exist: tools, toys, and 98s.