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MFC
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.350 Rigby
#66699 - 10/12/06 08:40 AM

Rigby Ser. No. 91683
.350 Rigby Mag. on a Single Square Bridge Commercial Mauser Action
Striker Mounted Rigby Peep with Express sight and folding leaves

From http://rogerbain.com/

Edited by CptCurl (18/01/10 04:02 AM)

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MFC
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Re: .350 Rigby [Re: MFC]
#66700 - 10/12/06 08:47 AM

Edit note:

These photos had been lost until they were re-posted recently as noted below. I have archived them on the NE.com server, and I have edited the links in this post so that they are once again displayed.

Curl

Edited by CptCurl (27/11/11 12:25 AM)

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4seventy
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Re: .350 Rigby [Re: MFC]
#66717 - 10/12/06 12:37 PM

Magnificent rifle in an excellent caliber!
I have pined for a 350 Rigby for many years.
One day maybe.

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Marrakai
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Re: .350 Rigby [Re: 4seventy]
#66718 - 10/12/06 12:45 PM

What a ripper! Interesting how many rifles fitted with the cocking-piece peep still retained a standing rear sight blade. If it was mine, I'd have to rationalise that.

Very nice acquisition. I'm envious!

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MFC
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Re: .350 Rigby [Re: Marrakai]
#66771 - 11/12/06 07:31 AM

It's not mine, but I really wish it was. It is a truly beautiful rifle.

Edited by MFC (11/12/06 07:32 AM)

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Double_Trouble
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Re: .350 Rigby [Re: MFC]
#66818 - 12/12/06 01:36 AM

that is a Stunner!

What a great looking rifle! ... a classic indeed!

DT

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Re: .350 Rigby [Re: Double_Trouble]
#66843 - 12/12/06 11:13 AM

i have a 400/350 rigby coming soon to match my 303. and 275......paul

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Re: .350 Rigby [Re: MFC]
#66862 - 12/12/06 09:42 PM

MFC

wonderful pics of a great subject matter, thanks for posting them for us to enjoy, of course I myself don't like that rifle- (only because I don't have one myself)

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MFC
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Re: .350 Rigby [Re: JTOMLINSON]
#66899 - 13/12/06 07:44 AM

JTOMLINSON

I understand exactly how you feel.

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bulldog563
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Re: .350 Rigby [Re: MFC]
#67109 - 15/12/06 11:42 AM

Stunning Rifle. Do you happen to know what it sold for?

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pjaln
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Re: .350 Rigby [Re: bulldog563]
#67516 - 20/12/06 12:46 PM

dont know for sure but i do know he refused 9k...paul

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DPhillips
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Re: .350 Rigby [Re: MFC]
#67751 - 22/12/06 03:12 PM

What a beautiful rifle.

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szihn
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Re: .350 Rigby [Re: DPhillips]
#81237 - 24/06/07 04:22 PM

Darn it....
I get only 1 picture, and a bunch of little boxes with red Xs in them. 15 of them.

How come I can't see the pictures?
Steve

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MFC
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Re: .350 Rigby [Re: szihn]
#85164 - 05/09/07 07:54 AM

szihn,

I originally posted these from rogerbain.com It would appear that he has removed most from his website. I still have them all saved and if you would like, I can email them to you. Maybe you can repost them.

Send me a pm if you would like them.

Matt

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abosely
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Re: .350 Rigby [Re: MFC]
#96862 - 16/02/08 02:26 PM

MFC, Mathew, you have a PM

Allen

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MFC
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Re: .350 Rigby [Re: abosely]
#97202 - 21/02/08 01:15 PM

Allen,

Check your email.

Matt

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MFC
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Re: .350 Rigby [Re: MFC]
#188964 - 31/08/11 02:58 PM

I know this is a bit of an old thread, but I thought these photos really should be reposed. This is one of my all time favorite rifles.

Edited by CptCurl (27/11/11 12:21 AM)

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ozhunter
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Re: .350 Rigby [Re: MFC]
#188967 - 31/08/11 05:04 PM

I'm quite sure I picked that rifle up last year whilst in Zim.

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Squarebridge
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Re: .350 Rigby [Re: ozhunter]
#189143 - 03/09/11 09:24 AM

I think that is one of the most perfect rifles I've ever seen. It's just so...right. And it's virgin flesh remains unmolested by rude, probing scopes. That's one to sit and contemplate for a long time. Lucky the man that owns it!

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Squarebridge
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Re: .350 Rigby [Re: Squarebridge]
#189144 - 03/09/11 09:41 AM

And another thing: an interesting dimension I see repeated over and over again on best quality British bolt actions: the lenth of the forearm from the front of the receiver ring to the tip of the forearm will be nearly identical to the distance from the front of the receiver ring back to the trigger.

A little more is fine, a little less is fine, but that distance seems to look perfect, and is too commonly repeated to be accidental.

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Re: .350 Rigby [Re: Squarebridge]
#189359 - 07/09/11 01:16 PM

I keep finding myself coming back to this one for an ogle.

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Altamaha
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Re: .350 Rigby [Re: Squarebridge]
#189463 - 09/09/11 01:58 AM

Quote:

I think that is one of the most perfect rifles I've ever seen. It's just so...right. And it's virgin flesh remains unmolested by rude, probing scopes. That's one to sit and contemplate for a long time. Lucky the man that owns it!

I agree. Thanks to MFC for bringing the photos back to life.

I like everything about the rifle: Stock proportions, forend, grip length, drop at comb and heel, rendering of the butt and pad, tasteful metal work, and excellent sighting.

I am printing the photos for my reference file and will spend much time looking at them when designing my next stock.

The typical American gun builder has never learned the classic style of the best British rifles. Even those of the much touted closely knit clan, you gents know of whom I am speaking about.

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Altamaha
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Re: .350 Rigby [Re: Squarebridge]
#189464 - 09/09/11 02:11 AM

Quote:

And another thing: an interesting dimension I see repeated over and over again on best quality British bolt actions: the lenth of the forearm from the front of the receiver ring to the tip of the forearm will be nearly identical to the distance from the front of the receiver ring back to the trigger.

A little more is fine, a little less is fine, but that distance seems to look perfect, and is too commonly repeated to be accidental.

My thinking exactly. There was much discussion a year or so on another forum concerning geometric formulas for forend length. Hah! Bunch of armchair experts spouting off. Just make the forend as squarebridge says, assemble the rifle, and back off ten feet for a good look. Make small changes as they are apparent to the eye. Test fire the rifle with unfinished stock and metal in the bright, continue with minor adjustments until the form and the function are spot on for the individual shooter's shooting style. Then the final finishing may proceed.

Most Americans are spoiled by shooting a their rifles from a benchrest position. Hence the poor stock design of American rifles!!!

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Altamaha
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Re: .350 Rigby [Re: Altamaha]
#189465 - 09/09/11 02:25 AM

Anyone know the approximate period when the rifle was built?

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500Nitro
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Re: .350 Rigby [Re: Altamaha]
#189466 - 09/09/11 02:43 AM

What a ripper rifle. I agree, have to come back and have another look !!! LOL

Re the year, quickest way is to look at Auction catalogues and see what year they list other Rigby's close to the serial Number 5390. I don't have access to my records at the moment.

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