Fine Modern & Antique Guns - December 2017 : Sale A1217 Lot 1135
J. ROBERTS & SON A .416 RIGBY BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 513035,

Product Details

J. ROBERTS & SON
A .416 RIGBY BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 513035,
23 1/4in. nitro barrel engraved in gothic script 'J. ROBERTS & SON. LONDON.', unmarked open sights and ramp-mounted bead fore-sight, the receiver mounted with telescopic sight rings engraved 'J. ROBERTS & SON. LONDON.', 'CAL .416 RIGBY NO. 513035', in quickly-detachable mounts, receiver ring engraved 'CALIBER .416 RIGBY FOR BIG GAME', the receiver carved in relief with scrolling acanthus on a matted background, the bolt knob with chequered oval panels, florally engraved recoil blocks, hinged straddle floorplate with push button release and carved in high relief with a bull elephant, the triggerguard with a lion, figured pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece, steel pistolgrip-cap, sling swivels, 14 3/8in. pull including 5/8in. rubber recoil pad, weight 11lb. 6oz. (including leather sling)

Please click HERE to view Terms & Conditions.

Estimate £5,000-7,000

S1 - Sold as a Section 1 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act