Details of Lot 178
JOHN RIGBY & CO.
A 12-BORE SINGLE TRIGGER RISING BITE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 16397

30-inch chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, Rigby Bissell rising bite top extension, the additional 29-inch replacement barrels by Boss, no. 5672, with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/8 choke borings, the frame, leg-of-mutton shaped locks and push-forward underlever with scroll engraving, Boss patent single trigger, 15-inch highly figured stock with semi pistol grip with let-in Monte Carlo comb and including 1 1/2-inch extension, cracked behind the right lock, 6lb. 14oz., nitro proof, lightweight leather case
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The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1907. The gun was built in 1895 for J Oakby Maund. The gun is fitted with the Boss single trigger and the additional barrels were probably fitted by Boss at the same time.

Sold for £3000
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
Pulbourgh, West Sussex
8 December 2021
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply