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I know this is kind of an ancient thread but I thought I'd give it a bit of a bump. I think this rifle was mentioned in the Mauser rifles at auction thread but I figured it deserved a more permanent home.

*JOHN RIGBY .416 MAGNUM MAUSER BIG GAME RIFLE.

SN 4071. Cal. .416 Rigby. 25-1/2″ Heavy, tapered, stepped bbl has integral file cut 1/8 rib holding one standing, two folding leaf express sight marked for 100, 200, and 300 yards. Bbl also has sleeved-on sling loop at step, and sleeved-on front ramp with small ivory bead. Top of bbl is engraved “John Rigby & Co 43 Sackville St. London. W.” Square bridge, magnum Mauser action is maker marked “WAFFENFABRIK MAUSER – OBERNDORF a/n” on side wall with thumb cut. Receiver ring is engraved “.416 BORE” “BIG GAME” “RIGBY – MAUSER”. Bolt has classic pear-shaped knob and long cocking piece. Flag safety is gold inlaid “SAFE”. Bottom metal with drop box and special large and deep hinged floorplate to accommodate large diameter Rigby cases, is held in place by push button detent in trigger guard bow, which is stamped with Rigby SN. Lightly marbled, dense European walnut pistol grip stock features classic Rigby shaping with short untipped forend, chamfered magazine port, and point pattern checkering with mullered borders at grip and forend. Stock is also fitted with recoil bolt, trap grip cap holding spare front sight, and a sling loop on toe line. Consignor states that this rifle is one of the first 250 of these great rifles made. There is a red Old English pad on butt. Drop at heel: approx 2-3/4″, drop at comb: approx 1-7/8″. Weight: 10 lbs. 3 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. PROVENANCE: Factory email relates that this particular rifle was sold to Manton & Co in March 1913, and all original specifications match. Also information on the Rigby Magnum Mauser. CONDITION: Fine, as partially refinished. Metal parts retain a considerable amount of their orig blue finish with evidence of cleaning and maintenance, and are mostly dark gray. Stocks retain nearly all of an old oil refinish over numerous light marks and scratches, with several subsequent ones. Bore is excellent, with some slight frosting toward muzzle, strong rifling throughout. Action is smooth. A fine, well used, but carefully maintained, example of this all time classic.

Edited by CptCurl (01/07/14 10:08 PM)

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