July 2023 Sealed Bid Auction : Sale S0723 Lot 2000
JOHN RIGBY & CO. A .500 (3IN.) BLACK POWDER EXPRESS ROTARY-UNDERLEVER DOUBLE HAMMER RIFLE, serial no. 14731,

Product Details

JOHN RIGBY & CO. A .500 (3IN.) BLACK POWDER EXPRESS ROTARY-UNDERLEVER DOUBLE HAMMER RIFLE, serial no. 14731, 26in. barrels, partially file cut rib engraved in gothic script 'JOHN RIGBY & CO. DUBLIN & LONDON', reblued finish with pitting visible beneath, rotary-underlever (replacement screw, loose on action), carved percussion fences, rebounding back-action locks with bolted hammers (replacement screws, hammers and bolts), acanthus scroll engraving (worn) with reblacked finish overall, 13 3/4in. native replacement pistolgrip stock, fore-end with grip-catch release lever and native replacement fore-end wood, weight 9lb. 3oz.



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Estimate £700-900

Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament