Wanted Pre War 416 Rigby

[rjacobherman]

I know it's a long shot but does anyone know of a Pre War Rigby 416 for sale?

 

[vette447]

That is a tough one. I have found an original 416 Rigby to be one of the toughest to find out of the classic British cartridge rifles made by their namesake maker. Even though original Jeffery 500s and Gibbs 505s were made in lesser quantities, the original Rigby 416 seems to be the toughest to find. I think it is because they are more useful and their owners don’t like to turn loose of them. However, they are out there and can be found. Best of luck to you.

 

[rjacobherman]

That is a tough one. I have found an original 416 Rigby to be one of the toughest to find out of the classic British cartridge rifles made by their namesake maker. Even though original Jeffery 500s and Gibbs 505s were made in lesser quantities, the original Rigby 416 seems to be the toughest to find. I think it is because they are more useful and their owners don’t like to turn loose of them. However, they are out there and can be found. Best of luck to you.

I believe you are correct. If I was able to find a nice vintage Jeffrey or Gibbs that might fix the itch.

 

[Tokoloshe Safaris]

I have a very nice one single square bridge, untouched. Will sell, send me a PM if interested.

 

[Tokoloshe Safaris]

One of the reasons they are hard to find only 189 were made.

 

[rjacobherman]

That is a tough one. I have found an original 416 Rigby to be one of the toughest to find out of the classic British cartridge rifles made by their namesake maker. Even though original Jeffery 500s and Gibbs 505s were made in lesser quantities, the original Rigby 416 seems to be the toughest to find. I think it is because they are more useful and their owners don’t like to turn loose of them. However, they are out there and can be found. Best of luck to you.

I believe you are correct. If I was able to find a nice vintage Jeffrey or Gibbs that might fix the itch.

One of the reasons they are hard to find only 189 were made.

Sent

 

[uplander01]

I've seen a few over the years but the first 189 in any condition were always way out of my price range. Its probably the most collectible rigby.

 

[Tokoloshe Safaris]

The first "189" and the original Rigby Rising bite were undoubtedly the finest that Rigby ever produced.

 

[275r7x57]

I have a very nice one single square bridge, untouched. Will sell, send me a PM if interested.

PM sent.
Thanks
275

 

[John Telford]

I have a very nice one single square bridge, untouched. Will sell, send me a PM if interested.

I know it's a long shot but does anyone know of a Pre War Rigby 416 for sale?

Join the club!
I know of 2 Rigbys Lon has one of them which I was hoping to buy at some stage….

 

[John Telford]

I believe you are correct. If I was able to find a nice vintage Jeffrey or Gibbs that might fix the itch.

Sent

I have the most comprehensive list of original 505 Gibbs rifles still known to be in circulation and I there are only 23 rifles on that list. I can get you one if interested?
Be warned though- expect to pay $50k

 

[rjacobherman]

That is a tough one. I have found an original 416 Rigby to be one of the toughest to find out of the classic British cartridge rifles made by their namesake maker. Even though original Jeffery 500s and Gibbs 505s were made in lesser quantities, the original Rigby 416 seems to be the toughest to find. I think it is because they are more useful and their owners don’t like to turn loose of them. However, they are out there and can be found. Best of luck to you.

I believe you are correct. If I was able to find a nice vintage Jeffrey or Gibbs that might fix the itch.

One of the reasons they are hard to find only 189 were made.

Sent

I have the most comprehensive list of original 505 Gibbs rifles still known to be in circulation and I there are only 23 rifles on that list. I can get you one if interested?
Be warned though- expect to pay $50k

Are any of them stateside and in very good shootable condition?

 

[vette447]

I believe you are correct. If I was able to find a nice vintage Jeffrey or Gibbs that might fix the itch.

Sent

Are any of them stateside and in very good shootable condition?

John is the man on the 505s. There are some on the list that are stateside for sure.

 

[AES]

I have a very nice one single square bridge, untouched. Will sell, send me a PM if interested.

I would like info, as well. Thanks.

 

[Ballyhooprince]

I know it's a long shot but does anyone know of a Pre War Rigby 416 for sale?

Have you found a 416 ? I have a pre-war if you have an interest

 

[John Telford]

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Have you found a 416 ? I have a pre-war if you have an interest

Pics?

 

[BeeMaa]

Have you found a 416 ? I have a pre-war if you have an interest

Pics, yes please. Can you take the pictures on top of a recent periodical, like a newspaper or something like that?

 

[Ballyhooprince]

Pic per your reqest

 

[Wishfulthinker580]

Pic per your reqest

Are you on guns international? Looks like the same background as a seller that goes by “Osprey”. Nice rifle by the way

 

[BeeMaa]

Do you have anything more current? Maybe some pictures that didn't come from Osprey Arms?