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John Rigby Custom Mauser 416 Rigby # 93907

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:4,000.00 USD Estimated At:8,000.00 - 9,500.00 USD
John Rigby Custom Mauser 416 Rigby # 93907
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British made bolt action rifle using a single square bridge magnum length action. Features blued finish, highly figured walnut stock with ebony forend tip, heavy profile 26" barrel, ramped & hooded front sight base with blade insert, dovetailed quarter rib with one standing and 2 falling leaves, three position safety on bolt shroud, sliding tang safety, hinged floorplate, steel cross bolt behind recoil lug, leather buttplate, narrow sling swivel at butt, forward sling swivel mounted mid-barrel, right handed cheek piece with shadow line, checkered panel on forend wraps across bottom, checkered panels on sides of wrist, steel trap door grip cap, inset monogram oval (blank) on bottom of butt. Bore is very good condition. Retains 95% deep dark blue, with minor blemishes and edge wear. British proofs over chamber. Factory markings appear neatly & evenly hand engraved, to include single line maker's name & address on barrel, "Rigby 416 Big Game" on receiver ring, "5624" above serial number ("93907"), "6242" on triggerguard bow. Floral scroll engraving covers most of the action, including bolt stem, as well as grip cap. "SAFE" is inlaid in gold wire, visible on bottom of bolt shroud flag safety as well as forward of tang safety. Wood is very good condition with minor handling marks, ebony tip sits slightly proud of walnut. LOP 14-1/2" (13-1/2" to end of wood). Condition is NRA Excellent *** Modern Firearm ***