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rigbymauser
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The Blixen Museum .350 Magnum RigbyMauser
      #185641 - 11/07/11 09:29 PM













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Re: The Blixen .350 Magnum RigbyMauser [Re: rigbymauser]
      #185643 - 11/07/11 09:56 PM

That is a good looking rifle faults and all, what are the plans for that old girl especially the stock? hopefully it can be salvaged better cosmetically. --- John303.

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Re: The Blixen .350 Magnum RigbyMauser [Re: John303]
      #185655 - 12/07/11 01:36 AM

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That is a good looking rifle faults and all, what are the plans for that old girl especially the stock? hopefully it can be salvaged better cosmetically. --- John303.



The gun is considered a museums piece. I doubt anything will ever happen to it. I have thought of giving them a bottle of oil for the wood next time up there. Ofcouse a pro gunsmith could turn this rifle into a hunting rifle again, but the bolt is welded aswel as the muzzle. This gun will never get to hunt anymore.

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Re: The Blixen .350 Magnum RigbyMauser [Re: rigbymauser]
      #185663 - 12/07/11 04:16 AM

Well all I can is "what a terrible shame" like getting put in the old folks home just because (insert here some lame excuse). I would be interested in some history & facts if you have some to share. Take care --- John303.

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Re: The Blixen .350 Magnum RigbyMauser [Re: John303]
      #185664 - 12/07/11 04:39 AM

Think of the stories that gun could tell !!!!!!
Robert
Thanks for sharing the photos

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Re: The Blixen .350 Magnum RigbyMauser [Re: rigbymauser]
      #185701 - 12/07/11 02:25 PM

What a shame that rifle will never safari again. Just my opinion but I think it is criminal to weld up an old gun that has seen a bit of use.

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Re: The Blixen .350 Magnum RigbyMauser [Re: Rule303]
      #185714 - 13/07/11 01:27 AM

An interesting detail is the filed down standing sight , remaining only the fold down leaves of the express sight.

That makes a lot of sense for me , because the standing blade interferes the use of the diopter sight ( unless a higher front sight is installed).

Just my experience.

Thanks for sharing

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Re: The Blixen .350 Magnum RigbyMauser [Re: justcurious]
      #185721 - 13/07/11 03:02 AM

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An interesting detail is the filed down standing sight , remaining only the fold down leaves of the express sight.

That makes a lot of sense for me , because the standing blade interferes the use of the diopter sight ( unless a higher front sight is installed).



That could certainly be part of it. The diopter should correlate exactly with the express blades. For instance, on my .333, if I have the 200yd leaf up AND the peep dialed up to 200yds, the bead in the center of the peephole is positioned nicely a little above the "V" indicating the open sights are filed for a "6 O'clock" hold and the peep is for a dead on sight picture.
Also, the use of the claw mount added ON TOP of the square bridge really raises the sightline to the point that the standing sight would be unusable anyway. Too bad the bridge and barrel flat weren't used as they were intended. I guess that is a moot point on a welded up gun anyway...shame.

IMO, the .350 Rigby magnum has got to be about the perfect bolt rifle. I don't think I would be induced to part with mine any time soon.

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Edited by Huvius (13/07/11 03:07 AM)

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Re: The Blixen .350 Magnum RigbyMauser [Re: Huvius]
      #185794 - 14/07/11 11:00 AM

Found the Scope!

http://www.ospreyarms.com/category_details.php?i=7&id=278

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Re: The Blixen .350 Magnum RigbyMauser [Re: CommandCar]
      #185818 - 14/07/11 07:35 PM

Certainly a scope for a .350 Rigby rifle with the Rigby mounting system , but not fitting the "Blixen" Rigby.

The Blixen has the typical Suhl claw mounting system.

For me a strong indication that the mounting must have been later added on the continent.

BTW what is named Rigby mounting system is not uncommon on pre WW1 commercial Oberndorf sporters that have never seen Great Britain.

Sauer und Sohn / Suhl used to build a nearly identical mounting system on their pre WW1 Mausers:

The hind square mortise identical to the "Rigby" but the front base used
a square stud instead of the round "Rigby". Otherwise the mechanisme was identical

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Re: The Blixen .350 Magnum RigbyMauser [Re: rigbymauser]
      #185832 - 15/07/11 01:07 AM

Beautiful rifle, Jens! Thank you for posting, my friend. And, knowing you, I have half a feeling that you're already planning to have a clone built.

Thanks again and good hunting!

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Re: The Blixen .350 Magnum RigbyMauser [Re: mehulkamdar]
      #185843 - 15/07/11 04:21 AM

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Beautiful rifle, Jens! Thank you for posting, my friend. And, knowing you, I have half a feeling that you're already planning to have a clone built.

Thanks again and good hunting!



Knowing what I know today, and if I were to have one boltaction rifle made up, a similar rifle like the Blixen Rigby in .375H&H with 25" barrel would serve me for the rest of my hunting carrier as my medium bore rifle. I have a 400/350Rigbymauser already...perhaps I should go shoot that thing?(never shot it yet).

See you in Sweden next year perhaps?.

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      #185846 - 15/07/11 04:40 AM

Hello all.
I need some information about a 275 Rigby I recently purchased. I am always concerned about matching serial numbers. The action and floor plate have a four digit number stamped on them (3175) and the bolt only has two numbers. The two numbers on the bolt are the same as the same numbers as the middle two on the other parts (17). Would this configuration mean that the serial numbers are matching?
Thanks.

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Re: The Blixen .350 Magnum RigbyMauser [Re: rigbymauser]
      #185916 - 16/07/11 08:49 AM

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See you in Sweden next year perhaps?.



Now, that's an idea, my friend! Will plan and look forward to it!

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Re: The Blixen Museum .350 Magnum RigbyMauser [Re: rigbymauser]
      #185956 - 17/07/11 01:49 AM

I am having a .350 Rigby Magnum rebuilt using an original action and stock. Historically it appears that the rifle was furnished both with 24" and 26" barrels. This one appears to be a 24" barrel. Is that the case?

I am also having the standing rear sight milled down so as not to interfere with the cocking piece sight.

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Re: The Blixen Museum .350 Magnum RigbyMauser [Re: xausa]
      #185959 - 17/07/11 03:21 AM

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I am having a .350 Rigby Magnum rebuilt using an original action and stock. Historically it appears that the rifle was furnished both with 24" and 26" barrels. This one appears to be a 24" barrel. Is that the case?

I am also having the standing rear sight milled down so as not to interfere with the cocking piece sight.



This one has 24" barrel!.

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Re: The Blixen Museum .350 Magnum RigbyMauser [Re: rigbymauser]
      #185997 - 17/07/11 06:29 PM

hello rigbymauser

well done and I wish to had been there with you. I can understand the laments about that this rifle is a wallhanger but its a part of the Blixen museum now till civilisation turns into babarism completly. and I must say the good thing is that a wallhanger would not attract thiefs so much. its a simple country house and not a safe. in theory the rifle could be bring back to service anytime. also the welded barrel could be sleeved. but why? it is what it is, the old hunting rifle of karen blixen.

do you also have made pics from the hammergun?

just in time I have got a copy from Peter Beard book and there a re a lot of pics from Karen Blixen and around. a good book that I can real recommend
http://forums.nitroexpress.com/showflat.php?Cat=0&Number=183509&an=0&page=0#Post183509


1922, two cattle killers shot from a boma from her brother thomas dinesen

1921 karen blixen and ingrid lindstrom

with bror blixen, it looks like karen had a mannlicher schoenauer stutzen


Edited by CptCurl (18/07/11 08:27 PM)

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Re: The Blixen Museum .350 Magnum RigbyMauser [Re: lancaster]
      #186011 - 17/07/11 10:33 PM

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hello rigbymauser

well done and I wish to had been there with you. I can understand the laments about that this rifle is a wallhanger but its a part of the Blixen museum nowtill civilisation turns into babarism completly. and I must say the good thing is that a wallhanger would not attract thiefs so much. its a simple county house and not a safe. in theory the rifle could be bring back to service anytime. also the welded barrel could be sleeved. but why? it is what it is, the old hunting rifle of karen blixen.

do you also have made pics from the hammergun?



Yes I held the hammer gun and made pictures. I`LL post them later. Its a Husqvarna 12bore belonged to Wilhelm Dinesen( Karens father).

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Re: The Blixen Museum .350 Magnum RigbyMauser [Re: rigbymauser]
      #196154 - 09/12/11 02:51 AM







Jens,

Thanks for posting. Had not seen this thread previously.

Someone mentioned cleaning it up. I would leave it just as it is, vintage, used, still beautiful.

Its a real pity the rifle has been permanently deactivated, but ...

I can imagine the stories it has seen. Was it used during Karen Blixen's lion hunts? Probably. In her books and stories she mentions she liked hunting lions and a .350 would be a suitable calibre for that.

Again thanks for posting but ...


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... do you also have made pics from the hammergun?



Yes I held the hammer gun and made pictures. I`LL post them later. Its a Husqvarna 12bore belonged to Wilhelm Dinesen( Karens father).



... have you posted these photos? Would be great to see them too. As you know, I'm never satisfied!

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Re: The Blixen Museum .350 Magnum RigbyMauser [Re: NitroX]
      #196232 - 10/12/11 12:02 AM

Thanks for posting. This is as close as I am likely to get. I did enjoy Bror's published letters though.

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Re: The Blixen Museum .350 Magnum RigbyMauser [Re: GroovyMike]
      #196249 - 10/12/11 06:25 AM


I have the pictures of the Husqvarna shotgun here somewhere. Will post them later on this thread.

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Re: The Blixen Museum .350 Magnum RigbyMauser [Re: rigbymauser]
      #196251 - 10/12/11 06:34 AM

I just received these photos from Lon Paul, who is recreating a Rigby .350 Magnum for me, using an original action and stock, but replacing barrel and sights.





Edited by CptCurl (26/12/11 10:30 PM)

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Re: The Blixen Museum .350 Magnum RigbyMauser [Re: xausa]
      #196252 - 10/12/11 06:42 AM

Lovely Xausa, whoever welded up that Blixen rifle should be clubbed to death with it rgds

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Re: The Blixen Museum .350 Magnum RigbyMauser [Re: Mike_Bailey]
      #196270 - 10/12/11 11:41 AM

nice looking xausa,,the lines of the early 400/350 cant be beat ,,did lon paul make up the sights ?
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Re: The Blixen Museum .350 Magnum RigbyMauser [Re: rigbymauser]
      #196334 - 11/12/11 01:22 AM

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I have the pictures of the Husqvarna shotgun here somewhere. Will post them later on this thread.



Thanks Jens.

Picture posted by lancaster:



Now that is a hat!

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