Vette447
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27/02/21 09:19 AM
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Pre-war Factory Engraved Rigby Mauser Rifles
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Does anyone have a prewar Rigby Mauser rifle with factory engraving or pics of one? I would love to see some, if so.
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Re: Pre-war Factory Engraved Rigby Mauser Rifles
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Ron Spomer outdoors has a video on YouTube with a 1938 lightweight 416 that has tasteful engraving. I believe Rigby has this rifle in their collection, and used it for reference in designing their current fair. Joel Dorleac once posted pics of a Rigby 375 that is similarly engraved.
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Re: Pre-war Factory Engraved Rigby Mauser Rifles
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https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Dpzi-LdQj7o
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16/03/21 06:50 AM
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Re: Pre-war Factory Engraved Rigby Mauser Rifles
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Very nice engraving indeed!
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Vette447
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08/04/21 12:21 AM
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Re: Pre-war Factory Engraved Rigby Mauser Rifles
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I have seen that video. That is a wonderful rifle. It has to be very rare to have one that was factory engraved. Especially considering how rare a prewar 416 Rigby is to start with. I will have to see if I can find some pictures of that Dorleac 350. I knew that had a beautiful 350 but I don't think I have seen the engraved oe.
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DarylS
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08/04/21 06:30 AM
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Re: Pre-war Factory Engraved Rigby Mauser Rifles
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Cool video, however his shooting off the bench, I dislike allowing the forend to bounce. I find at 100meters, in my .375/06IMP, which does not kick as much as this .416, the difference between hand-held & letting it bounce, is 3 1/2" in group location - vertical dispersion. This shows that allowing the gun to bounce, caused a 3 1/2" higher vertical impact. This difference would not be noticeable at 50yards, but could make a difference at longer ranges. That Rigby was a beautiful rifle.
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Ahmed577
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08/04/21 09:41 PM
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Re: Pre-war Factory Engraved Rigby Mauser Rifles
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I have a 416 bolt rifle built 1926. It is heavily factory engraved and has magnificent wood for the time. It is untouched original. Please forgive me I got rid of its case many years ago. Rigby in London have photos of gun. I am unable to post photos on this site.
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Vette447
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08/04/21 11:01 PM
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Re: Pre-war Factory Engraved Rigby Mauser Rifles
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That rifle sounds amazing. It must be a real treasured piece. I have been looking for a nice prewar 416 Rigby for some time to no avail. I would love to see pictures of the rifle if they are posted somewhere.
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Ahmed577
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09/04/21 09:52 AM
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Re: Pre-war Factory Engraved Rigby Mauser Rifles
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I seem to be able to post pictures to emails
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09/04/21 12:34 PM
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Re: Pre-war Factory Engraved Rigby Mauser Rifles
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I seem to be able to post pictures to emails
PM sent , re email and Ill post for you cheers Mick
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I seem to be able to post pictures to emails
Try this: http://forums.nitroexpress.com/showflat.php?Cat=0&Number=321070&an=0&page=0#Post321070
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264
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09/04/21 01:23 PM
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Re: Pre-war Factory Engraved Rigby Mauser Rifles
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Cols Pics- he can fill in the details.
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264
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09/04/21 02:28 PM
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Re: Pre-war Factory Engraved Rigby Mauser Rifles
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More-
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Louis
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09/04/21 04:54 PM
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Re: Pre-war Factory Engraved Rigby Mauser Rifles
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Really impressive display! Louis
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Vette447
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09/04/21 11:06 PM
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Re: Pre-war Factory Engraved Rigby Mauser Rifles
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Wow. Those are all treasures. The 416 is my absolute favorite! Thank you for sharing.
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Ahmed577
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10/04/21 12:03 AM
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Re: Pre-war Factory Engraved Rigby Mauser Rifles
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My 4 Rigby’s are 416, 350 bolts 275 double and 20 bore under lever.HUNTING with them brings me great pleasure. The 275 or 7 mill rigby magnum was brand new when I acquired it. It and the 416 were built in 1926. All guns are in good condition.
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DORLEAC
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11/04/21 03:59 AM
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Re: Pre-war Factory Engraved Rigby Mauser Rifles
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Just for info, my contribution with some bad pictures of original engraved RIGBY double rifles made before WW1. A .303 Velopex plains game and a .470NE big game, the two express rifles with Blissel third bolt, ejector and Krupp steel chopper lump barrels.
Regards to all.
DORLEAC www.dorleac-dorleac.com
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11/04/21 06:57 AM
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Re: Pre-war Factory Engraved Rigby Mauser Rifles
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Marvellous pieces of art & engineering aren't they! Ahmed577, you are one lucky bloke indeed, keep up the collecting & hunting, you might uncover a few more treasures yet!
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paradox_
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11/04/21 11:13 AM
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Amed577, thank you for sharing those rifles. The 416 is indeed a very ,very special rifle
Best Eric
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Ahmed577
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11/04/21 04:46 PM
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Re: Pre-war Factory Engraved Rigby Mauser Rifles
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Will try to get better photos.
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NitroX
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11/04/21 07:49 PM
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Re: Pre-war Factory Engraved Rigby Mauser Rifles
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Wow, very nice Joel and Colin.
Thanks for sharing.
PS Colin, one day we will have to get on the phone again together and on the internet at the same time. I will give you a tutorial on posting photos. Hopefully easier here on NE soon.
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Ahmed577
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11/04/21 07:57 PM
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Re: Pre-war Factory Engraved Rigby Mauser Rifles
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Nitro X we need to spend a week or 2 in the NT.
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NitroX
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11/04/21 08:13 PM
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Nitro X we need to spend a week or 2 in the NT.
I agree 1001% !!!!!
Maybe the wu flu gods will allow it this year? I hope!
I have gone into hunting withdrawal with not being in the field enough in recent times ...
As the South Africans say "lets make a plan ..."
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264
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11/04/21 09:11 PM
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Re: Pre-war Factory Engraved Rigby Mauser Rifles
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More of col's pics- Better pics,
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That is absolutely lovely!!!
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paradox_
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12/04/21 06:56 PM
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Re: Pre-war Factory Engraved Rigby Mauser Rifles
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Another beaufifully engraved Rigby My 450/400 31/4BP...almost insignificant besides that 416!. A nice sister to the 20 Bore of Amed577 though.
Best Eric
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paradox_
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12/04/21 06:59 PM
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Re: Pre-war Factory Engraved Rigby Mauser Rifles
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Vette447
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13/04/21 12:47 AM
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That is absolutely lovely!!!
Yes it is. The finest 416 that I have seen.
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Vette447
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13/04/21 12:51 AM
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Re: Pre-war Factory Engraved Rigby Mauser Rifles
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Those two double rifles are very very nice also. I have one similar to the underlever rising bite. Mine is is .500 BPE.
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264
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13/04/21 04:34 PM
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Re: Pre-war Factory Engraved Rigby Mauser Rifles
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Cols history of 416. This is the prince who owned the 416. I am told it was a gift from king George on his Coronation. 94- 95- 96-
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Ahmed577
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13/04/21 06:20 PM
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Re: Pre-war Factory Engraved Rigby Mauser Rifles
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Am told gun was gifted as coronation gift by KING GEORGE.
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I had to look several years back for this post that includes pics of a pre-war square bridge Rigby 375:
http://forums.nitroexpress.com/showflat....true#Post216636
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DORLEAC
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20/04/21 12:08 AM
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I had to look several years back for this post that includes pics of a pre-war square bridge Rigby 375:
http://forums.nitroexpress.com/showflat....true#Post216636
Yes, it's mine. Will try to post some pictures of the engraving. It's a .350 Rigby that has been converted by them to .375HH. Very fine rifle.
DORLEAC www.dorleac-dorleac.com
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I had to look several years back for this post that includes pics of a pre-war square bridge Rigby 375:
http://forums.nitroexpress.com/showflat....true#Post216636
Yes, it's mine. Will try to post some pictures of the engraving. It's a .350 Rigby that has been converted by them to .375HH. Very fine rifle.
DORLEAC www.dorleac-dorleac.com
Please do, and, if you will, please tell us the barrel length, length of pull and overall weight. Ever since I first saw that post, I’ve been in love with that rifle! The engraving is very nice, but I find the overall form, like most lighter built Rigby’s, to be heavenly! You once posted pics of another incredible Rigby 375 ( http://forums.nitroexpress.com/showflat.php?Cat=0&Number=229274&page=0&fpart=1&vc=1 ) that has very similar lines and composition. What, if anything, are the differences between these two lovely rifles? I understand that I’m opening up the discussion beyond the original topic, so I apologize, but these two rifles really fascinate me! Thanks.
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pjaln
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13/05/21 06:05 AM
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Re: Pre-war Factory Engraved Rigby Mauser Rifles
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no doubt the best example in existence ....Paul
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