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According to Rigby ledgers, just 189 ".416 Bore for Big Game" rifles were made between 1911 and 1940.

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Very nice vintage rifle.

Amazing only 189 .416 rifles were sold in all those years. One reason was the Rigby rifles were sold at a considerable price premium and often beyond the wallet of the ordinary hunter of the time.

Interesting to compare that statistic with the new Rigby, where I think more than that number of .416's were sold in the first 12 months (certainly in the first 2 years) alone since the release of the new Big Game model .416 Rigby. Definitely in demand and much appreciated by users in the market for good big bore modern bolt actions.

To me a big plus in the shooting world, selling modern steel and walnut bolt actions rifles, plus in Mauser 98 actions, versus the plastic stainless steel sometimes abominations, most non custom rifles are today. (OK I know some people like them, and they have some merit in some climates )

Just as a comparison, it would be really nice to know what an excellent example of a vintage .416 Rigby like this is worth today?

Thanks for posting the photos and commentary Joel.

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John aka NitroX

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