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JOHN RIGBY & CO.
A .350 RIGBY MAGNUM SINGLE SQUARE-BRIDGE BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 5474 / 92597,
for 1931, 24in. nitro barrel engraved 'JOHN RIGBY & CO. 43. SACKVILLE ST. LONDON.', block-mounted open sights with two folding leaf sights, file cut with gold-inlaid sight lines and marked for 100, 300 and 400 yards, block-mounted bead fore-sight, the receiver ring with 'RIGBY .350 MAGNUM', original Mauser serial number 92597, receiver with thumb cut out and unengraved side wall, recoil blocks, hinged straddle floorplate with push button release, retaining much reblued finish overall, 15 1/4in. figured pistolgrip stock with sling swivels, colour-hardened pistolgrip-cap (with trap containing spare fore-sight),15 1/4in. pull including 3/4in. recoil pad, weight 8lb. 12oz., with a canvas and leather slip
Provenance: The vendor has kindly confirmed that the rifle was made for his Father, James Angus Graham, 7th Duke of Montrose (then Marquess of Graham) in 1931 just prior to his departure to Southern Rhodesia.
The rifle was given to the vendor in the early 1980's. It was subsequently serviced and reblued at Rigby's under the watchful eye of Paul Roberts in 1991.
Other Notes: 35 rounds of Rigby '.350 BORE "MAGNUM" FOR RIGBY MAGAZINE RIFLE", NON FOULING BULLET' in their original Rigby boxes, together with a small quantity of original used brass can be made available to the buyer of this Lot (restrictions apply)
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Estimate £3,000-5,000
S1 - Sold as a Section 1 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act