rigby

Marc Newton continues our SCI Nashville 2026 conversations in Episode 27 of the Rigby Campfire podcast, sitting down with South African artist Yolandi Van Aarde of Calvalry Skulls. Working with real animal skulls as her canvas, Yolandi transforms trophies into deeply personal works of art...

We are pleased to share the sixth instalment of our Rigby Community in the Field series. Created to honour the character, spirit and experiences of those who carry a Rigby afield, this series gives voice to the men and women who form our global community. Each story is presented in the hunter’s...

The story below was first published in Vadvilag Magazin in 2024. The following text has been translated to English by the author, László Boross. On the first day of my first African hunting trip in Zambia, 30 August 2022, I took my first cape buffalo. However, reaching that moment was no...

Some friendships begin with a hunting story, getting out of a tight spot thanks to a great rifle. Others begin with lunch - in this case, a burger eaten in the Rigby workshop, wearing a gunmaker’s apron. In Episode 26 of the Rigby Campfire Podcast, Managing Director Marc Newton is joined by...

Every year on 22 September, World Rhino Day helps to shine a spotlight on the plight of the five rhino species and reminds us of the importance of their protection. For big game hunting legend Robin Hurt and his wife Pauline, the couple behind Habitat for Rhino in Namibia, virtually every day of...

The Alps provide some of the most awe-inspiring scenery in Europe. Hunting here is an amazing visual experience as well as a technical and physical challenge. As a photographer who has toured with rock legends such as Metallica, Leica’s Michael Agel is no stranger to the dramatic or the...

By Simon K. Barr Hunting with the native Inuit people of Greenland Since learning about them in the hallowed pages of National Geographic as a boy, cultures who relied on hunting for survival have captivated my imagination. A few years ago, I finally fulfilled an ambition to hunt with the...

Join Marc Newton and special guests around a black-tie campfire at Royal Thabane Lodge. In this special edition of the Rigby Campfire Podcast, Managing Director Marc Newton gathers Alex and Danielle McDonald alongside two bona fide hunting legends — Paul Roberts and Buzz Charlton — for a chat...

Rigby might be the oldest British gunmaker in existence, but anyone expecting a brand obsessed with its past may be surprised. While the team, youthful from management through to its talented gunmakers and engravers, holds Rigby’s heritage in the highest regard, the focus has always been on...

In conversation with Rigby gunmaker Brice Swieton Brice Swieton has been a gunmaker at John Rigby & Company since 2014 and, over the past decade, has become a pivotal part of the modern Rigby workshop. In this Campfire blog, Brice talks us through the thinking, design and craftsmanship behind...

We are pleased to share the fourth instalment of our Rigby Community in the Field series. Created to honour the character, spirit and experiences of those who carry a Rigby afield, this series gives voice to the men and women who form our global community. Each story is presented in the...

For this edition of the Rigby Campfire blog, we step back through the pages of the Rigby ledgers with shooting writer and vintage British firearms expert Diggory Hadoke. Drawing on original invoices and contemporary accounts, Diggory revisits a moment in 1898 when a young cavalry officer walked...

London gunmaker John Rigby & Co. will unveil two new rifle models at the upcoming Safari Club International (SCI) Convention in Nashville, taking place Wednesday 18 to Saturday 21 February. The official launch event will be held at 11:00am on Thursday 19 February at the Rigby stand (booth...

London gunmaker John Rigby & Co. is pleased to announce that award-winning wildlife artist Justin Prigmore will be working live on the Rigby stand at the Safari Club International (SCI) Convention (Wednesday 18 to Saturday 21 February, booth #1507). Based in the Cairngorms of Scotland, Prigmore...

Tread in the footsteps of the explorers and professional hunters whose lives and legacies are forever intertwined with Rigby’s own. Introducing the Rigby Leg...

This Rigby was completed in 1911 (serial no. 2946). The .400/350 Rigby is a classic example of Rigby’s pre-war sporting rifle at its Edwardian peak.

Unveiling the Rigby Legends Collection, a tribute to the greats of adventure and the golden age of safari John Rigby & Co. proudly announces the launch of the Rigby Legends Collection, a distinctive new line of safari clothing that pays homage to the explorers and professional hunters...

From forested riverbanks in the Central African Republic to the bamboo slopes of the Aberdares Range, few rifles have accompanied hunters for more real hunting miles than a well-carried Rigby. In this Rigby Campfire blog, celebrated professional hunter Robin Hurt reflects on the decades-long...

Based in Zimbabwe, Professional Hunter (PH) John Sharp applied for an apprenticeship for his professional hunter’s licence in 1978 in what was then Rhodesia, before undergoing his final exams and proficiency test in 1983 kick starting his career. John has hunted in Tanzania, Mozambique, Zambia...

A 120-year-old Rigby has resurfaced in the Alaskan wilderness and is looking forward to some spectacular 21st century adventures. Its new lease of life comes thanks to hunting guides Taj and Phil Shoemaker of Grizzly Skins of Alaska, both of whom have a long-standing love of classic firearms...

We have just completed and released the following video documenting the events of our recent 250th anniversary celebrations, held aboard HMS Victory and HMS Warrior in Portsmouth Historic Dockyard – a magnificent testament to a company that has emerged from periods of uncertainty to reclaim its...

When hunting big, dangerous animals, there is a convincing argument to be made that bigger is better and few rifles come bigger than the .600 Nitro Express; very few. The cartridge itself is a thing to behold: a three-inch case, originally packed with 100 grains of cordite and topped with a...

In the video below, Marc Newton is joined by Martin Levis, Rigby’s Head Stock Maker and a man renowned for his craftsmanship, sommelier-like instinct for exceptional walnut and his lightning-fast reloading skills. With more than a decade in the gun trade, eight of those years with Rigby...

“This company is nothing without its people. The gunmakers in our London workshop, the engravers, the craftsmen – every single one of them has a hand in creating something truly special. And beyond them, there is the extended Rigby family around the world. Rigby’s history is not just about the...

Find the perfect gift for the adventurer in your life and explore the Rigby Art collection. Shop original and limited edition prints, plus exclusive sculptures, from our handpicked team of sporting artists. A Lasting Legacy Each piece is signed and numbered by the artist, stamped with the...

For those of you who are not able to travel to London to shop in store at either the Rigby Shikar Store on Pensbury Street or at the Rigby Shikar Store in William Evans on St. James Street, you are able to shop anytime at the online Shikar Store. Click here to visit the Rigby Shikar Store and...

London gunmaker John Rigby & Co. has expanded its best-selling tie collection with the launch of two new designs – the ‘Alcazar’ and ‘Tudor’ ties – now available in the brand’s Shikar Store clothing range. Crafted in Great Britain from the finest silk, each tie is priced at £89.00 and makes a...

Rigby sat down with its new Head of Community, Franz Davis. From his earliest memories of the outdoors and first impressions of Rigby to his hopes for strengthening the brand’s global community, Franz shares the experiences and passions that have shaped his path. Away from work – or the hunting...

John Rigby & Co. has rejoined forces with its old German partner, Mauser, to create this modern masterpiece. History Repeated A century and more ago, Mauser made barreled bolt-actions for us and shipped them to London, where they were assembled, finished and proofed by Rigby craftsmen. Today...

London gunmaker John Rigby & Co. proudly celebrates a legacy spanning 250 years with the release of an exclusive limited edition watch, which you can explore by clicking HERE. Crafted to honour this remarkable milestone, only 25 pieces have been created, making it a truly special collector’s...

To mark 250 years of gunmaking heritage, London gunmaker John Rigby & Co. has introduced the Rigby 250th Anniversary Gun Rack, a limited-edition piece that combines practical function with timeless craftsmanship. Handcrafted in South Africa from solid African kiaat wood, this gun rack is...

Price $2,075 (gun only and shipping) $2,575 USD (gun plus scope, rings and shipping) Payment may be made by Venmo, Zelle, check or cash (if we meet in person) While I have been in the past, I am not interested in trades at the moment Shipping I will pay shipping and insurance to buyer's FFL...

Having an immensely strong action and being exceptionally challenging to make, the Rigby Rising Bite Double Rifle is a truly exceptional rifle. From strength to strength After a break of more than 80 years, John Rigby & Co. has resumed building the iconic Rising Bite Double Rifle. So called...

I am honored to have the privilege of attending @RIGBY’s 250th anniversary celebration on May 16th in Portsmouth, England! It is going to be quite an event: I will share stories and pictures, if permitted.

Prepare for success with Rigby's premium hunting apparel and accessories. The Rigby Shikar Store offers discerning hunters everything needed to stalk in comfort, style, and unmatched functionality. The Highland Stalker A traditional deerstalking rifle with a grade five walnut stock, Rigby...

John Rigby & Co. has rejoined forces with its old German partner, Mauser, to create this modern masterpiece. A century and more ago, Mauser made barreled bolt-actions for us and shipped them to London, where they were assembled, finished and proofed by Rigby craftsmen. Today, in an echo of...

https://www.johnrigbyandco.com/qa-with-brian-wato-watson/ Brian ‘Wato’ Watson is an Australian big game hunter and adventurer, renowned for his extensive hunting experiences across Africa and other remote regions. A passionate Rigby supporter, Wato has documented his adventures in his...

We are excited to announce our participation in two major events this January 2025: Dallas Safari Club Convention & Sporting Expo Dates: January 9–12, 2025 Location: Atlanta, at the Rigby Booth 4251 Safari Club International Convention Dates: January 22–25, 2025 Location: Nashville, at the...

Born as a child of the Raj to Anglo-Irish stock of modest means, Jim Corbett had free reign over the forests of northern India during his youth, at home under the jungle canopy and intimately familiar with the ways of the beasts and birds it housed. Initially a recreational hunter, Corbett...

Distributors for RIGBY >>> CLICK HERE to Find a Dealer <<< USA __________________________________________________________ Gentz Sporting Arms - @GENTZ SPORTING ARMS Gentz Sporting Arms is able to facilitate fine firearms to clients nationwide. Contact: Jason Gentz Address: 7900 Lakeville...

Good day, Forum Members. At Rigby, we pride ourselves on building strong relationships with our customers and welcoming you as part of the Rigby family. We are excited to extend a special invitation to all Africa Forum Members to visit the Rigby premises and test out our exclusive rifles. This...

I have decided to part with my matched pair of Germanic Stalking rifles. These were built by both Jim Dubell and Dennis Earl Smith which are both inducted into the "American Gun Builders Guild" Both firearms are built identical and remain un-used in the field. They were test fired by the builder...

Would anyone be so kind as to share load data with which you have had good success with hunting plains game? I realize that is a broad category of various size animals, but I would appreciate data for various size projectiles you may have used. I currently have stock of: 139g Hornady SP...

I have a good friend who recently became the Rigby dealer for the Midwest. He just imported a beautiful new big game in 375 H&H (14 3/4 LOP). It’s a great option for anyone looking for a heirloom do it all rifle! You can find his information online: Gentz Sporting Arms in Lakeville, MN.

For those who want to reproduce the ballistics of Hornady’s factory .275 Rigby 140gr Interlock SP, I came across this load data: - 139gr Spire Points - 47gr H-4350 - CCI #200 Primers - Bullet seated just behind the front edge of the cannelure - OAL 3.180” This produces a velocity of 2,681fps.

Dear friends, upon request of some members I post photos of german and british rifles from my collection. (Mausers are possibly for sale) Hope anybody will enjoy. Alessandro 1. Type B cal. 7x57 2. Type L cal. 8x60 N 3. Type S cal. 8x60 N 4. Type B (1943) cal. 8x57JS 5. Mod. Ms350B cal...