Rigby mauser in 303 Brit

[Hunter4752001]

An interesting looking rifle has just been advertised. https://usedguns.com.au/gun/380358/ It's stated to be a Rigby mauser in .303 Brit sold by Rigby in 1919. To my uneducated eye it looks like its been refurbished. A beautiful rifle, but I suspect its collector value may have been nullified. The blueing doesn't look right for a hundred year old rifle and the stock design looks too modern.

I know we have a number of very knowledgeable members when it comes to these types of rifles. I'd love to hear your opinion.

 

[baxterb]

Cross eye stock? Doesn;t.'t look like the distinctive curve of other cross stocks I've seen? Maybe just a great deal of cast-off??

 

[John Telford]

Stock is not original and this is a very late .303 . There was a special serial number allocated to the 303 by mauser and they are all less than 100. I have seen #26,66 and 91.
so 673 serial number is an anomaly? These are super rare and costly but Only in original nick.Looks like this one has been worked a bit but if it’s done professionally then it doesn’t detract from the value. Things like aftermarket scope or new wood ruins the collection value and makes the rifle less authentic and therefore less valuable.

 

[425SCHADE]

I just opened the link and price is now $6000 less. Woohoo, almost within budget !

 

[pjaln]

here's mine SN#4032. shipped about 1912-13 all original

 

[pjaln]

more pics and yes not many out there

 

[pjaln]

a dealer friend of mine sent me that 303 rigby and said see if you like it then send me a check , that was 1989 I still have the rifle along with others for company !

 

[degoins]

What a treasure!!! Thanks for sharing.