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Lot 3430: John Rigby & Co. Mauser Model 98 Bolt Action Rifle

Attractive John Rigby & Co. Mauser Model 98 Bolt Action Rifle

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 5, 2019

Lot 3430: John Rigby & Co. Mauser Model 98 Bolt Action Rifle

Attractive John Rigby & Co. Mauser Model 98 Bolt Action Rifle

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 5, 2019

Estimated Price: $3,000 - $4,500

Attractive John Rigby & Co. Mauser Model 98 Bolt Action Rifle

Manufacturer: Rigby John & Co Ltd
Model: 98
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 7 mm
Barrel: 21 inch round
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 2442
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 194
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

Beaded blade front and three leaf (one standing, two folding) fixed notch rear sights with platinum sight lines. The top of the barrel is inscribed "JOHN RIGBY & Co. 45 SACKVILLE St. LONDON. W." The bottom of the barrel is marked "7m/m" and appears to be a 275 Rigby (7x57 Mauser). Casehardened receiver with matching casehardened bolt, double set triggers, and swivel latch floor plate. With a checkered pistol grip stock with serrated steel buttplate.

Rating Definition:

Fine as assembled and refinished by John Rigby & Co. with 95% of the blue finish on the barrel, some scattered small dings under the blue, slightly buffed barrel marking, and some light muzzle wear. The receiver has a mostly gray patina with some scattered light spotting and traces of case colors. The stock is also fine with well defined checkering, spotting and brown patina on the buttplate, and some scattered small dings. Mechanically excellent.



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