Ripe For Rebarreling!

[Klenchblaize]

What a lovely rifle and all but perfect for rebarreling in a 21st Century chambering were it not for the engraved floorplate!


Rigby, J. .275 Unknown | GunTrader

K

 

[palmer_mike]

Will the bolt face accommodate 6.5 creedmoor?

 

[webley701]

I quite agree - it could be made into something useful if in a modern cartridge. Can you put a 56mm scope on it?

This fairly useless old rifle of mine, made in 1937, has been waiting since 1939 when it came back from Africa to be converted in to at least a PRC something or other rather than the .275 Rigby (whatever that may be) inflicted on it by it's maker. Not only is it chambered in an antique cartridge but there's no provision for a bipod/training wheels, let alone an Arca rail. How archaic, the gunmaker expected the user to learn how to shoot & use natural aids when required.

 

[cjm1066]

A Crerdmore is a short cartridge, this is a long action perfect for its current chambering.

 

[Muir]

The rounds might pop free of the magazine. I d sell the rifle to someone who'd appreciate it, then buy another more to your liking. When i was fitting barrels I would have refused this job . -Muir

 

[20-250]

What's that they say about 2 countries separated by a common language? It's obvious nobody's really wanting to rebarrel a classic
275

 

[NP435]

I quite agree - it could be made into something useful if in a modern cartridge. Can you put a 56mm scope on it?

This fairly useless old rifle of mine, made in 1937, has been waiting since 1939 when it came back from Africa to be converted in to at least a PRC something or other rather than the .275 Rigby (whatever that may be) inflicted on it by it's maker. Not only is it chambered in an antique cartridge but there's no provision for a bipod/training wheels, let alone an Arca rail. How archaic, the gunmaker expected the user to learn how to shoot & use natural aids when required.

Absolutely criminal to muck about with this fine specimen .

 

[Bo Diddley]

Subtle humour is lost on some folks ....

Cerakote in a subtle green, and then leave it well alone.

 

[Klenchblaize]

Should have posted 1st April.

K

 

[ejg]

Keep shots well under 100yds and you should hit something with it....

edi

 

[tackb]

rebarrel it in 7x57 mauser , ceracote it green fit a moderator and pic rail with a thermal and you are good to go !

 

[Muir]

What's that they say about 2 countries separated by a common language? It's obvious nobody's really wanting to rebarrel a classic
275

I thought as much but i wasn't sure of my linguistic prowess.(Never know about you guys.) -Muir

 

[Shabz]

Cerakote is a bit steep for a scrap rifle. Some ferns and a few rattle cans of brown/green paint and it’ll look mint.