Vette447
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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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ColoradoMatt1
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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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ColoradoMatt1
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https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Dpzi-LdQj7o
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93x64mm
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Very nice engraving indeed!
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Vette447
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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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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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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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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.
Edited by Vette447 (09/04/21 04:22 AM)
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Ahmed577
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I seem to be able to post pictures to emails
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264
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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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Rothhammer1
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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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Cols Pics- he can fill in the details.
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264
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More- 
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Louis
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Really impressive display!
Louis
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Vette447
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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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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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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.
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www.dorleac-dorleac.com
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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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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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Will try to get better photos.
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NitroX
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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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Nitro X we need to spend a week or 2 in the NT.
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NitroX
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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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Govt get out of our lives NOW!
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264
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More of col's pics- Better pics,
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ColoradoMatt1
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That is absolutely lovely!!!
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