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John Rigby Square Bridge Mauser .416 #6166

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:2,000.00 USD Estimated At:4,000.00 - 7,000.00 USD
John Rigby Square Bridge Mauser .416 #6166
British made bolt action rifle using a single square bridge magnum length action. Features blued finish, highly figured walnut stock with horn forend tip, 26" barrel, ramped & hooded front sight base with blade insert, dovetailed quarter rib with one standing and 3 falling leaves, peep rear sight mounted to cocking piece, three position safety on bolt shroud, sliding tang safety, hinged floorplate, drop box magazine, steel cross bolt behind recoil lug, leather buttplate, narrow sling swivel at butt, forward sling swivel mounted mid-barrel, right handed cheek piece, checkered panel on forend wraps across bottom, checkered panels on sides of wrist, steel trap door grip cap, inset monogram oval (blank) on bottom of butt. Bore is good to very good condition, mostly bright with strong rifling, some pitting or fouling present, might improve with a good cleaning. Retains 95% deep dark blue, with minor blemishes and edge wear. British proofs over chamber. Factory markings appear neatly & evenly hand engraved, to include single line maker's name & address on barrel, "RIGBY" on receiver ring, serial number on triggerguard bow. Floral scroll engraving covers most of the action, including bolt stem, as well as grip cap. "SAFE" is inlaid in gold wire, visible when tang safety is to rear. Wood is very good condition with minor handling marks. LOP 13-1/2" (12-9/16" to end of wood). Includes very good condition locking factory luggage style travel case. Condition is NRA Excellent *** Modern Firearm ***