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John Rigby and Co Big Game 416 Rigby 250th Anniversary (#34 of 250)

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:15,000.00 USD Estimated At:NA
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John Rigby and Co Big Game 416 Rigby 250th Anniversary (#34 of 250)

London gunmaker John Rigby & Co. proudly announces the release of their highly anticipated 250th anniversary edition rifles, commemorating the company’s quarter-millennium legacy in 2025. This exclusive collection is limited to only 250 rifles, offering collectors and hunting enthusiasts a rare opportunity to own a piece of Rigby history.The Big Game rifle features a Mauser M98 Magnum action, chambered in the legendary .416 Rigby calibre. The 24-inch barrel has a standard front foresight with removable front sight protector hood. The rear sights feature a standard fixed sight regulated at 65 yards and two folding leaf sights regulated at 150 and 250 yards, with the option to upgrade to gold-inlaid sights. The stock is crafted from grade seven deluxe walnut, measuring 14 ½-inches in length and features a traditional pistol grip shape, with grip cap, an inlaid silver oval and a ¾-inch traditional rubber recoil pad. The double square bridge design includes a single trigger and three-position wing safety.Marked with the 2025 London proof marks, with the rifle’s serial number inlaid in gold on the trigger guard. They feature custom engravings that celebrate Rigby’s rich legacy, including a specially designed floorplate that denotes its limited series number out of 250, the lettering ‘th’ engraved next to the 250-yard rear sight marker and a three-panelled chequered bolt handle engraved with the Rigby 250th anniversary seal logo.