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Gundog01
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What are your guys opinions of this Rigby in 303?
#273393 - 17/11/15 12:15 AM

Also, if you guys have any literature or information or experiences with the Rigby in 303 please share.

http://www.gunsinternational.com/guns-fo...un_id=100595486

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casper50
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Re: What are your guys opinions of this Rigby in 303? [Re: Gundog01]
#273394 - 17/11/15 12:25 AM

Personally I think he wants way too much money for it.

http://auctions.holtsauctioneers.com/asp...8&saletype=

http://auctions.holtsauctioneers.com/asp...4&saletype=

http://auctions.holtsauctioneers.com/asp...9&saletype=

the 450 is close to his asking price but the caliber is driving that. The .275's are estimated way cheaper even if high estimate is used.

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rigbymauser
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Re: What are your guys opinions of this Rigby in 303? [Re: casper50]
#273397 - 17/11/15 01:11 AM

I had one cased in .303 Takedown I wanted to sell for $9000. Nobody wanted it for that kind of money. I ented up Trading it for a modern made Mauser.(Tradevalue $6000).

I shot the rifle and they feed and shoot great. John Rigby was sitting in the commission who were behind the development of the .303 so if one were to have a Rigbymauser a .303 couldn´t become more Rigby. If I again should have a smallbore Rigby a .303 would in my optics be the only right caliber.
It´s difficult to say if that gun linked to is too expensive. Only some 48 Rigbys were made in .303 if I recall correct. I know some people will say there is made at least a 100 but regardsless of what they are rare and if you feel its worth it I won´t be standing in your way.

For the real Rigby collector a James Street adress is more attractive than a Sackwill adress.

Make a choice!.

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DarylS
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Re: What are your guys opinions of this Rigby in 303? [Re: rigbymauser]
#273406 - 17/11/15 03:02 AM

Nice rifle, but I agree - highly overpriced, probably by 1/2 or more. I should add, I find most guns listed for sale to be way too highly priced, auction or private.

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Gundog01
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Re: What are your guys opinions of this Rigby in 303? [Re: DarylS]
#273409 - 17/11/15 03:06 AM

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Nice rifle, but I agree - highly overpriced, probably by 1/2 or more. I should add, I find most guns listed for sale to be way too highly priced, auction or private.

I have not seen a Rigby rifle for under 10k in a few years, speaking with a few guys in that industry, they say it's getting more expensive to get them to the U.S and the margins are pretty thin, so I think it's at least a 10k rifle.

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Rockdoc
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Re: What are your guys opinions of this Rigby in 303? [Re: Gundog01]
#273417 - 17/11/15 05:56 AM

Can't help but that is a nice and interesting rifle.

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Re: What are your guys opinions of this Rigby in 303? [Re: casper50]
#273422 - 17/11/15 06:38 AM

That 450 looks like it was built on a Brno 602 action ?

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Re: What are your guys opinions of this Rigby in 303? [Re: Sarg]
#273829 - 23/11/15 07:25 AM

[IMG]http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/

i like mine...paul

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pjaln
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Re: What are your guys opinions of this Rigby in 303? [Re: pjaln]
#273830 - 23/11/15 07:27 AM

[IMG]http:/

/i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee503/pjaln/065.jpg[/IMG]

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pjaln
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Re: What are your guys opinions of this Rigby in 303? [Re: pjaln]
#273831 - 23/11/15 07:31 AM

[IMG]http://

/albums/ee503/pjaln/079.jpg[/IMG]

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pjaln
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Re: What are your guys opinions of this Rigby in 303? [Re: pjaln]
#273832 - 23/11/15 07:36 AM

ive seen a few thru the years ,i think this is one of the nicest examples in existence,its totally original condition and the bore is perfect...paul

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Rule303
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Re: What are your guys opinions of this Rigby in 303? [Re: pjaln]
#273833 - 23/11/15 07:36 AM

Unfortunately the OP link says the rifle is sold.

I wish I had $7,000 Aust$ to play with. One of the 275 would be coming to Australia.

pjain, nice rifle.

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Rockdoc
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Re: What are your guys opinions of this Rigby in 303? [Re: Sarg]
#273834 - 23/11/15 08:12 AM

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That 450 looks like it was built on a Brno 602 action ?

The first few (five?) Rigby 450's were built by Paul Roberts on Brno 602 actions.

Cheers, Chris

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Gundog01
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Re: What are your guys opinions of this Rigby in 303? [Re: Rockdoc]
#275721 - 28/12/15 04:32 PM

By any other opinions on the 303?

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Re: What are your guys opinions of this Rigby in 303? [Re: Gundog01]
#275763 - 30/12/15 01:31 AM

Ageed they are very rare, but only original ones are collectable. = premium price

If they are refurbished, let alone the bolt being molested, as this one, then No Thanks. Price IMO is round USD 5500

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dons
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Re: What are your guys opinions of this Rigby in 303? [Re: pjaln]
#275770 - 30/12/15 03:57 AM

Having seen and handled pjain's (Paul) Rigby 303, I can attest to the fact that it is the best original and unmolested 303 I have ever seen. I owned a St James's St. address one that was pretty close to that condition.

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