Description:

Rigby SxS boxlock .250 caliber double rifle circa 1920, SN 17855. Top lever boxlock action, automatic ejectors, full coverage rose-and-scroll engraved, receiver marked: "JOHN RIGBY & CO."; barrels with flat matte rib marked: "JOHN RIGBY & CO. 45 SACKVILLE ST. LONDON. W.", hooded front sight and two-leaf rear express sight; English walnut semi-pistolgrip stock checkered at wrist with matching Anson & Deeley pushbutton release forend and checkered butt; in a black leather fitted trunk case with brass corners and vacant nameplate.
overall L42 1/4" barrel L26" (2pcs)**Subject to State & Federal Firearms Laws**

Provenance: Saluda, South Carolina private collection.

    Condition:
  • Updated 11/29/2011
    Good condition. Minor signs of use. Original bluing 95%+, case-hardening original and good, minor scratches to stock, checkering on grip and buttplate good and original.


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