New to me .450 Rigby

[RR 314]

I have told myself repeatedly that I am done buying . . . then something (I believe) is truly spectacular catches my eye. Well, here it is. As to not clutter the are German riflemakers the best in the world thread, here are some auction pictures. The only disappointment with the rifle is I figured there was a 50/50 chance the Gen I Z6i would be EE—it was not revealed in pictures or description, but ended up only being the garden variety. I will likely replace with a S&B Exos.

Beautifully executed on all fronts in my humble opinion. Claw mounts are the most precise and best I have encountered. Tolerances and finish are amazing on the entire rifle. Will take a couple more pictures in a bit.

 

[Wishfulthinker580]

Very nice! Congratulations!

 

[Northern Shooter]

Beautiful rifle!

I don’t need to buy a 450 Rigby, I don’t need to buy a 450 Rigby, I don’t need to buy a 450 Rigby…

 

[RR 314]

Beautiful rifle!

I don’t need to buy a 450 Rigby, I don’t need to buy a 450 Rigby, I don’t need to buy a 450 Rigby…

Believe me—I don’t/didn’t either.

 

[RR 314]

Drop box . . .

Oh, and the 3-pos safety on the left side is pure genius. I was somewhat skeptical as it seems backwards upon first consideration. It truly is natural when shouldering a right hand rifle to utilize your thumb on the safety.

 

[Rare Breed]

I have told myself repeatedly that I am done buying . . . then something (I believe) is truly spectacular catches my eye. Well, here it is. As to not clutter the are German riflemakers the best in the world thread, here are some auction pictures. The only disappointment with the rifle is I figured there was a 50/50 chance the Gen I Z6i would be EE—it was not revealed in pictures or description, but ended up only being the garden variety. I will likely replace with a S&B Exos.

Beautifully executed on all fronts in my humble opinion. Claw mounts are the most precise and best I have encountered. Tolerances and finish are amazing on the entire rifle. Will take a couple more pictures in a bit.

WOW!!! Truly a beautiful rifle in every way!!! Congratulations!!!

 

[Green Chile]

Looks great. I like the drop belly mag. What's the mag capacity and what does it weigh?

The safety would take some getting used to...new muscle memory.

 

[RR 314]

It is right at 10 pounds without scope. I guess a tad over 11 with scope and rings. It holds 4 down in the magazine. Loaded will be around 11.5 I guess. It is wonderfully balanced.

I thought the safety may be an issue as well. It is so intuitive, it seems like it took me about a minute to adjust to it. I’m going to take other traditional set ups out when I shoot this and shoot in fairly rapid succession switching between rifles and see how my brain does.

 

[pjaln]

that is an awesome gun RITTERBUSCH ?? and the action was most likely built by Concari of Lecco Italy

 

[RR 314]

that is an awesome gun RITTERBUSCH ?? and the action was most likely built by Concari of Lecco Italy

Indeed a RITTERBUSCH. So odd that phones put RITTERBUSCH in all caps. . You educated me on the Ritterbusch takedown actions. I think all of his non-take down bolt action rifles are on his own action. It is the slickest “mauser” action I have ever handled. Truly a work of art. I particularly love the leather covered pad. .

 

[Green Chile]

Curious on the trigger weight if you have measured it? 2 stage or 1 stage?

 

[RR 314]

Curious on the trigger weight if you have measured it? 2 stage or 1 stage?

It is single stage with no creep. Well executed. I have not measured, but gauging from others I have measured (and from general experience, I think it is safe to put it in the 3-3.5 range. I left the house this am, but can confirm when I take it to the ranch to shoot.

 

[Green Chile]

If you have a chance, take some video with your phone. I can post it if you need help. Nice rifle.

 

[franzfmdavis]

Goodness gracious! The only challenge will be taking your gaze off that beautiful rifle to look for game!

 

[uplander01]

Real beauty. There are a couple other safari rifles for sale made by America guys that have the same safety configuration, if I remember right dismal river armory has them. It make sense that’s for sure, a guy would just have to practice with it. Once you have a properly done claw mount optic provision it makes everything g else seem like amatuer hour.

Good job man, enjoy that rig-

 

[KCSafari]

Now that’s a proper rifle. Congratulations on your new piece of art.

 

[meigsbucks]

What a gorgeous rifle in a classic DG chambering. Congratulations!

 

[Beck]

Beautiful rifle!

I don’t need to buy a 450 Rigby, I don’t need to buy a 450 Rigby, I don’t need to buy a 450 Rigby…

you need a .450 rigby

 

[Beck]

My favorite dangerous game caliber!

 

[Monski]

I have a 375 h&h model 70 based rifle that is a left hand conversion done by Griffin and Howe in the early 50s. The safety is in it's original position on the right side. I am faster taking it off of safe when shouldering by using my thumb than with other lh rifles with the winchester safety on the left side. The late Don Heath wrote how Winchester (applies to many others afterwards) put their model 70 safety on the wrong side. Your rifle is awesome!