Description:
General Specs: John Rigby, Year 1992, 12 Gauge, 6lbs 6oz, SxS, IC/M, LOP 14 3/4", DAH 2 5/8", DAC 1 5/8"
SN: 18475
The Rigby name is well known amongst those who love British guns. The Rigby family was in the gun business from the late 1700’s and the name is still in use today. John Rigby died in 1916, leaving a prosperous business in the hands of his son, Theodore. After Theodore Rigby's death, in 1951, the company was acquired by Vernon Harriss, who was a solicitor, business man, international match rifle shot and holder of the Royal Warrant. After Mr Harriss' death in 1965, his widow sold the business in 1968 to a team of investors led by David Marx. Marx contracted with J. Roberts & Son, a London gun company established in 1959, to build Rigby guns. Paul Roberts, Joseph Roberts' son, took over Rigby in 1982 and operated it until 1997. In 1997 Paul Roberts sold the Rigby name and other intellectual property to Neil Gibson of Texas, but kept the right to continue building certain Rigby guns and rifles in England, while Gibson began making Rigby weapons in California. In 2010, two American investors, Jeff Meyer and John Reed, acquired the assets of John Rigby & Co. They returned the manufacturing to London, J. Roberts & Son, and published the book Rigby: A Grand Tradition. The new owner also settled various trademark disputes and secured the historic Rigby archives. Knowing the above history of John Rigby and Co. will help you understand the origin of this BEST LONDON GUN we are offering for sale today. As you will note from the included correspondence, this gun was custom ordered by our client from John Rigby & Co. and his correspondence was direct with Paul Roberts. This gun, sn18475 built in 1992, was purpose-built for gunning American upland birds over fine dogs. Weighing just 6lbs. 6oz. and balanced perfectly 1/8” in front of the hinge pin, the gun is fast to shoulder and a pleasure to carry all day through tough terrain. With its 28” chopper lump barrels choked IC/M and the English style stock the gun is simply gorgeous. The sidelock action has side plates shaped in the traditional Rigby style, with cocking indicators, game scene/banknote scroll engraving, perfect screws and metal fit, and sculpted bolsters on the bottom of the frame. The original case color is still prominent and aged to that perfect hue and contrast. The gun is stocked to the fences with gorgeous English walnut with a diamond shape at the grip, drop points, perfect 28LPI checkering, and terminates in a gorgeous pigskin Purdey style leather covered pad. The gun has the Holland & Holland style assisted-opening feature that you would expect from a true LONDON BEST, and is housed in the factory oak & leather case with all the best accessories. THIS IS A RARE FIND. The reputation of Paul Roberts building best guns in the finest English fashion is well established. The engraving, done by John Beech of London, is superb, with gorgeous scenes of woodcock, pheasants, and a setter on point.
Barrel Length: 28"****
Chokes: .012/.022 IC/M****
Bores: perfect mirror****
Bore Diameter: .733/.732****
Wall Thickness: .029 both****
% Blue: 98%****
Chambers: 2 3/4"****
Ribs: tight****
Sights: single****
Action: tight, right of center****
Ejectors or Extractors: ejectors, strong, timed****
Case Color: 75% factory ****
Screws: excellent****
Engraving: traditional Rigby acanthus; woodcock****
Trigger Type: double, crisp****
Trigger Guard Color: 80% factory****
Type: english stock/splinter forend; dark figured english****
LOP: 14 3/4"****
LOP To End Of Wood: 13 7/8"****
DAH: 2 5/8"****
DAC: 1 5/8"****
Cast: 3/16" off; 1/4" toe****
Checkering Condition: perfect****
Butt Treatment: pigskin leather****
There are more photos upon request. We offer a 30 day mechanical warranty on this fine shotgun. Call us for full details.
Condition:
Used, Minor Wear
Brand:
John Rigby
Model:
18475
Caliber:
12 Gauge
Location:
MI
Trades Accepted: Yes.
Shipping Notes: Payment Methods: Credit Card, Money Order, Certified Check, Personal Check, Wire Transfer (Advertised price represents the 3% cash discount price. Actual price if paid by credit card is 3% higher cost)
Inspection Period / Return Policy: Three Days from the date the item was received.
Sales Tax: 6% Michigan Only
Shipping & Insurance: Ground $245.00 We ship internationally! (**NOTE that most all of this is INSURANCE. If you have your own, we could arrange your insurance covering it.)
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