Rigby .470

[spike.t]

just found my Rigby .470 that i had built for me in the early 1990s (and sold when having a brain fart) for sale in the Holts auction on 19th june, if anyone wants a beautifull Rigby .470 and has the loot available i would go for this rifle.

http://auctions.holtsauctioneers.com/asp/fullcatalogue.asp?salelot=A0614 1211 &refno= 78290

 

[PaulT]

Wow, what a gorgeous double.

Too pretty to hunt with ?, maybe for me, i'm a little rough on my gear to own something like this, but that doesn't take away from the incredible workmanship on display on a weapon such as this.

I can only imagine strolling down a trail on a fresh 24"+ track of an old Elephant bull somewhere in Africa with this double over my shoulder !

And Spike, YOU SOLD IT ????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????

 

[bluey]

and I had a bet with myself that this little bueaty ,would end up back in spikes safe..........

 

[spike.t]

Wow, what a gorgeous double.

Too pretty to hunt with ?, maybe for me, i'm a little rough on my gear to own something like this, but that doesn't take away from the incredible workmanship on display on a weapon such as this.

I can only imagine strolling down a trail on a fresh 24"+ track of an old Elephant bull somewhere in Africa with this double over my shoulder !

And Spike, YOU SOLD IT ????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????

yeah paul thanks for rubbing it in..............if i had the readys at the moment i would be in there bidding to get it back. took 2 years for it to be made for me, and i saw the bits being created all the way through from chunks of steel into amazing pieces of art , and then being fitted together........so yup i am pissed with myself!!!!!

 

[James.Grage]

Sale A0614 Lot 1211

JOHN RIGBY & CO.
A FINE, VIRTUALLY UNUSED, TALLETT-ENGRAVED .470 (3 1/4IN.) NITRO EXPRESS SIDELOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE, serial no. 18442,
23 7/8in. nitro chopperlump barrels, matt sight rib with open sights and two folding leaf sights marked 75, 150 and 200 and with gold sight lines, ramp-mounted bead fore-sight with flip-up moonsight, protecting hood, tubes inlaid in gold gothic script 'J. RIGBY & CO. LONDON. ENGLAND.' at the breech end and with engraved decorative bands, treble-grip action with relief-engraved leaf fences, carved feathered side bolsters, manual safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, rolled-edge triggerguard, action, dipped-edge lockplates and furniture profusely engraved with bold acanthus scrollwork on a matted background, the lockplates gold-inlaid in gothic script 'JOHN RIGBY & CO.', the triggerguard gold-inlaid '.470 NITRO' with a shield outline, the triggerguard tang gold-inlaid with the serial number, triggerplate signed 'D.J. TALLETT', retaining virtually full original colour-hardening and finish, colour-hardened triggers, 14 7/8in. well-figured pistolgrip stock with sculpted cheekpiece, sling swivels, engraved and colour-hardened pistolgrip-cap, with trap gold-inlaid with the Rigby trademark, including 5/8in. leather covered recoil pad, weight 10lb. 13oz., in its brass-cornered oak and leather case with full complement of accessories and an alloy flight case fitted to accommodate the oak and leather case

Estimate £40,000-50,000

 

[James.Grage]

and i Have been talking to Rigby about building be a 416 Rigby bolt rifle.

Looking at upgrades that i am thinking about adding to the rifle.

 

[BRICKBURN]

That is one very nice piece of art.

 

[bassasdaindia]

magnificent rifle spike

I suppose we have all done things that we later regret .

 

[PeteG]

i think Jerome needs to make a "dumbass" smiley, specially for this thread!!
cant believe you sold that bud, seriously!!! WTF where you thinking?

 

[Jumbo]

SpikeT,

you gotta be kidding me!

that is way too beautiful to EVER sell! Will need to understand that over a beer!!

 

[bassasdaindia]

spike, I have viewed the link several times now

this rifle is truly magnificent , if you have the resources to get this rifle back you should not pass it by.

this rifle is one that your son would pass onto his children !

good luck.

 

[spike.t]

thankyou pete for your understanding!! jumbo sounds like a good idea for depression........

 

[spike.t]

spike, I have viewed the link several times now

this rifle is truly magnificent , if you have the resources to get this rifle back you should not pass it by.

this rifle is one that your son would pass onto his children !

good luck.

if i could i promise you i would

 

[spike.t]

oh and her ladyship just walked past and read how i should try and get it back, her words were something like this "if we got 50 grand to spare its not being f--king spent on that!!" mmmmm no soul me thinks or heart

 

[PeteG]

thankyou pete for your understanding!! jumbo sounds like a good idea for depression........

will have to have a few extra beers on hand next time you are out... jumbo, you joining us?

 

[spike.t]

it sold for £40,000.00 pounds according to the auction results info page http://www.holtsauctioneers.com/Admin/A0614_realised.pdf

 

[PeteG]

i was going to ask if they have a reserve at the auction?
saw that it went for 40k on the list of realized prices.
good deal for someone!

 

[bassasdaindia]

awesome rifle .

 

[spike.t]

apparently it got to £45,000.00 but the person then backed out.............

 

[spike.t]

just been speaking to marc at rigbys and asked him what it would cost to build a rifle to the same specs now, and it would be approx £85,000.00...........................................so i have a sneaking suspicion i wont be getting a replacement