GUN SPRING 2018
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/21/2018
FINE LITTLE RIGBY 20 BORE "CHATSWORTH" BOXLOCK EJECTOR LIGHT GAME SHOTGUN.JOHN RIGBYBOXLOCK EJ1822520GAMODERN; C&RCal. 20 ga. 2-3/4" Chambers. 26" Bbls are engraved with makers name and Sackville Street address on narrow game rib. Gun is proofed for 2-1/2" chambers. Case hardened boxlock action features automatic safety and dbl triggers, and is engraved with 80% coverage well cut scroll within line and geometric borders. "John Rigby & Co" is in scroll terminated riband on each side. Lightly fiddle figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-3/8" over brown Old English pad, and features drop points and point pattern checkering on semi-diamond hand. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left -.620, right - .616. Bore restrictions: left - .031 (full), right - .011 (mod). Wall thickness: left - .025, right - .027. Drop at heel: 2-1/16", drop at comb: 1-1/2". Cast: approx 1/4 off. Weight: 5 lbs. 6 oz. LOP: 14-3/8". CONDITION: Very good to fine, as partially refinished. Bbls retain over 90% of an old satin re-black with some scattered marks and dings. Action retains approx 40% orig case hardening color, strong where protected. Stocks retain nearly all of an old oil refinish, which is quite light in color, checkering re-cut. Bores are very fine to excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are strong and in time. A great handling lightweight gun. 53065-7 mgm90 (2,000-3,000)