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JRL
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Re: John Rigby rising bite action .303 british [Re: WesF]
#157622 - 27/03/10 12:48 PM

"The Rigby is an ejector rifle. There's no switch on the forend, so I assume it's not a selective ejector. I would assume that a selective ejector would enhance the value of the gun. But, I'm not sure."

Wes

Remove the forend.

Approximately 2/3 the way along the forend Iron from the knuckle there should be a nut, most often square about 3/16 across flats.

If you undo this nut about 1- 1 1/2 turns (depending on its initial set), then this will turn off the ejectors, it acts to remove the tension from the ejector spring. Do it back up to re-engage them. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN THIS NUT.

Best Wishes

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Re: John Rigby rising bite action .303 british [Re: JRL]
#157623 - 27/03/10 12:58 PM

JRL,
there is such a nut. However, it is hex shape. Here are some photos of the fore end.

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Re: John Rigby rising bite action .303 british [Re: WesF]
#157625 - 27/03/10 01:23 PM

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500Nitro,

The Rigby is an ejector rifle. There's no switch on the forend, so I assume it's not a selective ejector. I would assume that a selective ejector would enhance the value of the gun. But, I'm not sure. I've also had conflicting reports on side lever vs top lever. Some guys seem to think the side lever is the cat's meow, where other's say it would be worth more if it was a top lever. Personally, I love the side lever. It's the only side lever gun in the collection and I think it's a pretty cool design.

~Wes

Jealousy mate, you have a top grade firearm there and don't let anyone tell you any differently. And in any case, if they want a top lever in that condition, it would be hard to find.

Sidelever or Toplever, it doesn't matter - in the day these guns were made, most top end guns were ordered by customers
to what they wanted so that is likely it had a sidelever - or he had a lot of guns made by Grant !!!! LOL.

I think yours has selective ejectors.

Top end of my price guide then ++++++ depending on the state of the market if you ever sold it.

Anyway, top gun and well done.

Edited by 500Nitro (27/03/10 05:05 PM)

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JRL
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Re: John Rigby rising bite action .303 british [Re: 500Nitro]
#157630 - 27/03/10 02:34 PM

Yes that is the one. some are hex some are square.
If you loosen it as described, it will remove the tension from the ejector spring and the rifle becomes extractor only. You have to experiment a little as each gun is different according to wear, but usually 1-1/2 turns is sufficient.

Best Wishes.

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WesF
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Re: John Rigby rising bite action .303 british [Re: JRL]
#157636 - 27/03/10 03:26 PM

JRL and 500Nitro,

Thanks a bunch for the information. I had no idea the gun had selective ejectors. Thanks for sharing your expertise with a layman like myself

~Wes

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Re: John Rigby rising bite action .303 british [Re: WesF]
#157638 - 27/03/10 06:20 PM

Value only matters if you want to sell the gun.

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Andreas

"Yeas it kicks like a mule he said, but always remember that its much worse standing on the other end"

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Re: John Rigby rising bite action .303 british [Re: 450_366]
#157639 - 27/03/10 06:25 PM

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Value only matters if you want to sell the gun.

What about Insurance ?

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Re: John Rigby rising bite action .303 british [Re: 500Nitro]
#157640 - 27/03/10 06:36 PM

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Value only matters if you want to sell the gun.

What about Insurance ?

They never pay you the value anyway, at least not here.

What i ment was if the sidelever adds or takes some 1000$ from the value only matters if you are selling it, and he should keep it (or send it to me)

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Andreas

"Yeas it kicks like a mule he said, but always remember that its much worse standing on the other end"

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Re: John Rigby rising bite action .303 british [Re: 450_366]
#157641 - 27/03/10 06:42 PM

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Value only matters if you want to sell the gun.

What about Insurance ?

They never pay you the value anyway, at least not here.

What i ment was if the sidelever adds or takes some 1000$ from the value only matters if you are selling it, and he should keep it (or send it to me)

Get in the queue !!!

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Re: John Rigby rising bite action .303 british [Re: 500Nitro]
#157642 - 27/03/10 07:04 PM

lol I suppose I'll keep it and make due! This gun won't leave my family while I breath.

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Re: John Rigby rising bite action .303 british [Re: WesF]
#157643 - 27/03/10 07:10 PM

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lol I suppose I'll keep it and make due! This gun won't leave my family while I breath.

Understandably........ do you have a sister?

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Andreas

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Re: John Rigby rising bite action .303 british [Re: WesF]
#157652 - 27/03/10 09:54 PM

It's a beautiful rifle, Wes, better than any in our humble collection. I have a son named Wes, too, but at 18 his firearm tastes haven't evolved much past pump-actions, I'm afraid.

- Paul

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Re: John Rigby rising bite action .303 british [Re: Paul]
#158105 - 02/04/10 07:20 PM

At least he's interested in shooting at all, Paul. Give him time. His tastes will develope over time I'm sure.

~Wes

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