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LOT 3435
Factory Engraved J. Rigby & Co. Magazine Bolt Action Rifle with Kahles Scope - Serial no. 6764, 7 mm Rem Magnum cal., 24 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut
stock. Rigby is one of the best names in fine arms, they make some of the highest quality guns and rifles in the world with this rifle being a great example of their work. This
rifle was made circa 1991 according to Nigel Brown’s
“British Gunmakers Volume One: London”. The rifle was built
without sights on the blued steel barrel which is marked “J.
Rigby & Co. London, England” on the top side and shows
London proof marks. The standard length action is also
blued and displays light floral scroll engraved boxes around
“CAL. 7M/M/REM. MAG.” and “MADE IN/ENGLAND” marked
in panels on the left and right side of the front receiver
ring. The rifle features scope mounts and rings which are numbered to the rifle holding a Kahles 3-9x42mm scope and a gold inlaid “SAFE” marking. The bottom metal and floorplate are
engraved with elegant scroll engraving surrounding lettering reading “CAL. 7M/M/REM.MAG.” on the floorplate and the serial number “6764” on the triggerguard. The barrel and action
are mounted in a handsomely figured and multi-point checkered pistol grip stock with engraved and blue grip cap, shadowline cheekpiece, blank silver inscription oval, front and rear
sling swivels, and an orange rubber recoil pad.
CONDITION: Very fine overall, retaining 95% original blue finish with much of the loss at the rear of the action, some plum hue on the action and bottom metal, some spotting on the
triggerguard, light handling evidence, some scratches on the wood, some wear to the recoil pad, and sharp checkering. Mechanically excellent. Front scope cap detached, scope optics
sharp. A great chance to own a fine English sporting rifle perfect for all manner of game!
Estimate: 12,000 - 18,000
LOT 3436
Westley Richards Takedown Bolt Action Magazine Rifle in .318 Accelerated Express with Scope - Serial no. L.T.37732, 318 Express cal., 22
inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Fitted with a ramped beaded blade front sight which features a flip up hood, and a four folding leaf 200-500
yard rear sight on the blued steel barrel which is marked “WESTLEY RICHARDS & Co LONDON”. The blued action has a matted receiver ring and serial
number and hand cut markings which read “L.T.37732/WESTLEY RICHARDS/.318 ACCELERATED/EXPRESS” on the left side. The action is fitted with a Paul Jaeger marked trigger
and quick detach scope mount which holds a Weaver K4-C3 scope. The rifle features a takedown lever at the forend for easy transportation. Mounted in a lightly figured, multi-point
checkered walnut pistol grip stock with horn forend tip, hard rubber grip cap, blank inscription oval, and solid red recoil pad.
CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 99% plus original blue finish with limited
handling marks and crisp hand cut markings. Stock is very fine with minor dings
and scratches, slight chipping at the recoil pad, and a repaired sling screw hole.
Mechanically excellent. Optics clear, reticle crisp.
Estimate: 4,500 - 6,500