This is my current collection of pre-war John Rigby & Co. .275s—a snapshot of what the firm did best: building rifles to suit every shape and purpose. From takedowns to fixed rifles, square bridge to military actions, each one carries its own subtle differences in specs, stock shape, and overall feel. All retain their original Rigby peep sights, built for practical field use. No two are exactly alike, and each shoulders differently—yet together they reflect the remarkable range and consistency of Rigby’s pre-war work.
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simply. wow
Even one Rigby in .275 pre war is impressive. What a collection. Thanks for the photo I’m super jealous!
Thank you, it has been a lot of work to get them
I bet, that’s quite a collection. I love that in the early days they did that kind of custom work based on either the rifle or the client. When I think of Rigby I think .275.
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Definitely a handsome collection.
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Hmm why’s the story of the top one? It seems so different than the rest.
Beautiful collection all in all!
Beautiful collection all in all!
Thank you. It took my a long long time to get the set up just right.
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Beautiful collection. I love the light rifle, looks nearly identical to mine
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Paul - as always, thank you for sharing and the effort you put in to portray these magnificent pieces in their best possible light (pun intented).
It's interesting to note the small nuances, eg barrel sling eye design, forend length, barrel length etc. I wonder how much of these variations are down to customer specified preferences or slight changes in design philosophy over time.
Yours must certainly be one of the pre-eminent collections of pre-war .275s.
Thanks again.
It's interesting to note the small nuances, eg barrel sling eye design, forend length, barrel length etc. I wonder how much of these variations are down to customer specified preferences or slight changes in design philosophy over time.
Yours must certainly be one of the pre-eminent collections of pre-war .275s.
Thanks again.
Sold ! I’ll take the second one down from the top.
What are the rifles laying ? What is that compass. Also enjoying the cases
What are the rifles laying ? What is that compass. Also enjoying the cases
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The whole collection is beyond words.
That take-down, though..whew!
That take-down, though..whew!
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Beyond words impressive !
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Nice collection. What about the 275 caliber has elicited such passion?
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Gorgeous collection and picture
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I really appreciate your perspective, I totally agree, it’s very interesting how the small nuances changed from rifle to rifle, they really are lovely to handle. I don’t take it lightly that I get to be the custodian of these beauties.
Great question, I really dont know this answer.
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buckstix wrote on 450 Dakota's profile.
SENT THIS PM YESTERDAY ..
I will take a set .. I would take more than one set if you have more.
BUCK STIX - [redacted]
I will take a set .. I would take more than one set if you have more.
BUCK STIX - [redacted]