September 10-12, 2024 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/10/2024
"E. Dumoulin Deleye Herstal " stamped on barrel. Manufactured in Belgium and has proof mark stamped on left side. A 416 Rigby Model Imperial Magnum, built by Dumoulin on their Mauser action. The 26" barrel features an engraved 1/4 rib with 1 standing and 2 folding rear sights with gold line, barrel band sling eye, engraved barrel band front ramp with a lock-on sight protector, belly magazine, engraved Model 70 type safety on the bolt shroud, engraved double steel stock cross bolts, classic style deluxe grain oil finish Turkish walnut pistol grip stock with point pattern checkering, engraved steel trapdoor grip cap, shadow line roll over cheekpiece, straight comb, jeweled bolt, ebony fore-end tip and a 14 7/8" LOP over a 1" solid black recoil pad. The coin finish receiver is finely engraved in floral pattern. The floor plate and trigger guard are also coin finish with same style floral engraving with a vignette of a Cape Buffalo. The adjustable claw mount scope bases are lightly engraved. Rifle sports a Swarovski 1.25 -4x24 scope with heavy line and post with circle reticle. CONDITION: Beautiful wood with usual light impressions. Metal shows only light handling. Super smooth action. Bore is bright. An absolutely stunning dangerous game Safari rifle.