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Lot 260: Rigby John & Co Ltd Regal Grade Shotgun 20

Cased Signed Engraved J.Rigby Regal Model Best Side Lock Double Barrel Hammer 20 Gauge Shotgun

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 4, 2015

Lot 260: Rigby John & Co Ltd Regal Grade Shotgun 20

Cased Signed Engraved J.Rigby Regal Model Best Side Lock Double Barrel Hammer 20 Gauge Shotgun

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 4, 2015

Estimated Price: $12,000 - $16,000

Cased Signed Engraved J.Rigby Regal Model Best Side Lock Double Barrel Hammer 20 Gauge Shotgun

Manufacturer: Rigby John & Co Ltd
Model: Regal Grade
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 20
Barrel: 27 1/2 inch solid rib
Finish: blue/coin
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 2056
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 100
Class: Modern Long Gun
Description:

Made by the fine Italian gunmaker Luciano Bosis for J. Rigby. This exceptional shotgun features a single bead sight on the smooth concave solid rib with a small wedge of fine scroll engraving at the breech. The top of the right barrel at the breech is marked "Made for J Rigby & Co London" and "By Luciano Bosis" on the left. Choked modified/improved modified, 3 inch chambers and extractor. Blue barrels with coin finished remaining parts. The frame, side plates, hammers, break lever, trigger guard and forearm hardware are engraved with fine English scroll and rosettes. The lower edge of the frame on each side is marked "J RIGBY & Co LONDON" and just ahead and to the right of the trigger guard is signed "Naida". Matching serial number on the lower tang, water table, barrel flat and forearm hardware. The barrel flat and water table are marked with various Italian proof marks. Double triggers and mounted with an extra fancy multi-point checkered walnut forearm and straight grip stock with teardrop flats, checkered bare butt and silver initial oval. Length of pull is 14 3/8 inches. Comes in a leather takedown case with leather corner protectors, straps and handle, red lining with a John Rigby & Co. label affixed to the inside of the lid. In the case is a two piece wooden cleaning rod, nickel oiler, John Rigby cleaning cloth, and a bore mop, brush and jag.

Rating Definition:

Excellent. The shotgun retains 99% plus original blue and coin finish, showing only light handling/storage marks. The wood is also excellent with some mild chipping around the initial oval, overall light handling marks and very crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. The case is very good with some minor contact wear on the lining.



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