Recent content by PaulB

First off, you make some excellent observations and points. If I may, I think there are a couple of additional factors at work here. First, I don’t believe the highly figured Turkish/Circassian walnut that we associate with modern best-grade rifles was nearly as prevalent in the British trade...

I have not

This is one of my favorite rifles I own

Yes it is

It is a very old map of India, it predates the modern shape and I can’t make the language.

I totally understand

Your kind words and encouragement is why I do it. Years ago, when I first started I could barely find good pics of these things.

Oh man, great idea! I should’ve done that. I’ve got a few, I didn’t even think about it. Could’ve used this one

From top to bottom 275 303 350 416

Thank you. I must admit, the photo set up is quite oppressive getting everything just right.

I’m not sure, it might very well be. I’d buy one if the condition was right im sure. I’m just such a sucker for the old girls!

truth no scopes on these specific ones, I have others with scopes.

Thank You, and Excellent choice!

THE “RIGBY BATTERY” This Rigby lineup displays in one group, the extraordinary breadth of John Rigby & Co.’s magazine rifle offerings during the golden age of the sporting Mauser. Built between 1901 and 1920, these rifles span the classic Rigby big-game spectrum, from the light, wonderfully...