Patrick A
Well-Known Member
After a bit of deliberation I have bought a .275 Rigby and having had the slot for a while thought that this would fill the gap nicely.
It need a little work and a new scope and with that probably rings but I am told the following:
J. RIGBY & CO.
A .275 RIGBY BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 6480,
21in. unsighted nitro barrel engraved in gothic script 'J. RIGBY & CO LONDON.', the receiver (with thumb cutout) mounted with a Zeiss Diatal-ZA 4x32 T* telescopic sight, serial no. 1836060, the receiver ring engraved 'CALIBRE .275 RIGBY HI-VELOCITY' and 'MADE IN ENGLAND', the sidewall engraved 'DEUTSCHE WAFFEN - UND MUNITIONSFABRIKEN OBERNDORF A.N.', hinged floorplate engraved with the calibre designation and with push button release, pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece, monte carlo comb, pistolgrip-cap, sling swivels, 14 3/8in. pull including 3/4in. rubber recoil pad, weight 8lb. 12oz.
Provenance: The makers have kindly supplied us with the following information:
s/n: 6480
Mauser Sporting Best
Sold to: Michael Stone
February 1985
.275
21” barrel
No open sights
Zeiss 4 x scope
If I feel flush and the cost isn't too great I may have it restocked as I prefer a round pistol grip but that can wait as the current one is quite long which I like.
It need a little work and a new scope and with that probably rings but I am told the following:
J. RIGBY & CO.
A .275 RIGBY BOLT-MAGAZINE SPORTING RIFLE, serial no. 6480,
21in. unsighted nitro barrel engraved in gothic script 'J. RIGBY & CO LONDON.', the receiver (with thumb cutout) mounted with a Zeiss Diatal-ZA 4x32 T* telescopic sight, serial no. 1836060, the receiver ring engraved 'CALIBRE .275 RIGBY HI-VELOCITY' and 'MADE IN ENGLAND', the sidewall engraved 'DEUTSCHE WAFFEN - UND MUNITIONSFABRIKEN OBERNDORF A.N.', hinged floorplate engraved with the calibre designation and with push button release, pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece, monte carlo comb, pistolgrip-cap, sling swivels, 14 3/8in. pull including 3/4in. rubber recoil pad, weight 8lb. 12oz.
Provenance: The makers have kindly supplied us with the following information:
s/n: 6480
Mauser Sporting Best
Sold to: Michael Stone
February 1985
.275
21” barrel
No open sights
Zeiss 4 x scope
If I feel flush and the cost isn't too great I may have it restocked as I prefer a round pistol grip but that can wait as the current one is quite long which I like.
