Rigby 350 Takedown

[PaulB]

Rigby 350 Takedown

I was so excited to add this rifle to my collection. 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. The takedown system reflects Rigby’s hallmark precision, locking up with absolute security and returning to zero as intended—ideal for the traveling sportsman of the Empire. Chambered in the celebrated .400/350, it offers an exceptional balance of velocity and penetration for plains and forest game alike. The .350 Rigby was a stalwart of Rigby’s pre-war lineup, widely regarded as one of the firm’s most practical and versatile sporting cartridges.

 

[AZDAVE]

@PaulB What a nice rifle! Yours is the rimless version correct?

I have a Rigby double in 400/350 rimmed that was manufactured in 1910.

 

[PaulB]

@PaulB What a nice rifle! Yours is the rimless version correct?

I have a Rigby double in 400/350 rimmed that was manufactured in 1910.

It is rimmed

 

[318AE]

Always nice to see a Rigby with their cocking piece peep sight. This looks like the 310gr loading - correct? Nice acquisition.

 

[Moody808]

Wow, just an awesome collection you have there, and always beautiful presented and documented.

 

[7x57Joe]

What a wonderful rifle, congratulations!

 

[PaulB]

Wow, just an awesome collection you have there, and always beautiful presented and documented.

Thank you very much

 

[analog_peninsula]

You’re killing me, Smalls!

 

[spike.t]

Very nice.....Paul "forced" me to buy one...not a takedown just standard rifle...he had 2 actions and they had been converted to 9.3x74r....as I already had a 9.3x74r double I was like why?...but he kept on at me...we were in back of a mini bus after days boar shooting in Hungary...so I was a captive audience....suddenly that lovely bulb went off in my brain and I said OK will have ot built for my son...he was only bout 5 or 6 at the time...when it was finished I got Paul to keep it in store...one Christmas my ex wife said what we getting him for Christmas...I was haven't a clue...he was around 11 or so now...that bulb went off and reminded me...now I thought mmm...so how do I tell her I bought him a very nice rifle years ago without mentioning it....she didn't care or think just said yes great...next day flight to Gatwick and brought it back....one happy little boy Christmas day .....will say again lovely rifle ....you have a neat collection..congrats

 

[PaulB]

Very nice.....Paul "forced" me to buy one...not a takedown just standard rifle...he had 2 actions and they had been converted to 9.3x74r....as I already had a 9.3x74r double I was like why?...but he kept on at me...we were in back of a mini bus after days boar shooting in Hungary...so I was a captive audience....suddenly that lovely bulb went off in my brain and I said OK will have ot built for my son...he was only bout 5 or 6 at the time...when it was finished I got Paul to keep it in store...one Christmas my ex wife said what we getting him for Christmas...I was haven't a clue...he was around 11 or so now...that bulb went off and reminded me...now I thought mmm...so how do I tell her I bought him a very nice rifle years ago without mentioning it....she didn't care or think just said yes great...next day flight to Gatwick and brought it back....one happy little boy Christmas day .....will say again lovely rifle ....you have a neat collection..congrats

Thank you for sharing this story. My son is 14, and he is starting to appreciate rifles from this bygone era. I’m Trying to disciple him right!

 

[spike.t]

Thank you for sharing this story. My son is 14, and he is starting to appreciate rifles from this bygone era. I’m Trying to disciple him right!

I remembered I had put a thread up about it years ago...just found it......was nearer the time so dates etc more accurate

Thread 'rigby 9.3x74r bolt action for finn's christmas present 2012'

Dec 30, 2012

on the minibus coming back from the days boar shooting in hungary about 7 or 8 years ago paul roberts said to me, as i liked the 9.3mm`s he just happened to have an old barreled action that i think was originally chambered for the rimmed 400/350 round that he had rechambered for 9.3x74r, and how about building a rifle for me. i have a 9.3x62 bolt action and my jeffery 9.3x74r double so i had to think of a reason for this new addition. i liked the idea as mauser only made a few actions for rigbys in the old days specifically for rimmed bullets, so i thought this will be perfect for finn...

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[RIGBY]

Beautiful! You have all the components in hand (fantastic firearms, pictures, and stories) for a coffee table book!

 

[Grumpy gumpy]

Another lovely rifle. I narrowly missed out on buying a 350 rigby takedown that a friend had for sale by one day, it was a nice rifle that came with brass and dies. I think I put more rounds through it than my friend, I had to check I had the money for it but the guy who ended up with it offered a Hepburn rifle and some cash on the spot. Turned out the Hepburn was a piece of crap that needed a lot of work to get it shooting
Gumpy

 

[PaulB]

Another lovely rifle. I narrowly missed out on buying a 350 rigby takedown that a friend had for sale by one day, it was a nice rifle that came with brass and dies. I think I put more rounds through it than my friend, I had to check I had the money for it but the guy who ended up with it offered a Hepburn rifle and some cash on the spot. Turned out the Hepburn was a piece of crap that needed a lot of work to get it shooting
Gumpy

Man, that’s tough. They are pretty rare.

 

[ActionBob]

Rigby 350 Takedown

I was so excited to add this rifle to my collection. 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. The takedown system reflects Rigby’s hallmark precision, locking up with absolute security and returning to zero as intended—ideal for the traveling sportsman of the Empire. Chambered in the celebrated .400/350, it offers an exceptional balance of velocity and penetration for plains and forest game alike. The .350 Rigby was a stalwart of Rigby’s pre-war lineup, widely regarded as one of the firm’s most practical and versatile sporting cartridges.

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That is awesome. I'm very jealous. Enjoy it

 

[Wishfulthinker580]

Congratulations!! Beautiful!

 

[txtrout75218]

What a lovely rifle.

 

[dhughes66]

Beautiful rifle there sir! You have some amazing rifles in your collection.