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What a privilege to own such special rifles. Congrats.

Superb rifle. Thanks for sharing. Very envious!

Thanks for that. Yes, it’s the original case for the rifle.

Thanks - I’m waiting on Roger to get back to me on dies. He has 350 mag but not 400/350.

I’m also looking for a set of dies, if anyone know of any! Cheers

Extremely delicious Irish Whiskey. Not sure if it’s exported, though.

Good morning, Regrettably, I had a few too many glasses of Green Spot and I committed to another 350 Rigby for my dusty collection. Unlike my other 350 magnums, this is the 350no2 that was regulated for a 310grn projectile. Apart from Woodleigh, does anyone have any ideas for sourcing bullets...

Indeed. I haven’t experienced a ‘spare part’ Rigby. The new Rigby’s are very well made (specifically the London Best grade). As an investment, you will not get your money back on a new London gun, and that goes for all the makers. (I worked for Purdey).

For me, it will always be pre war With all due respect, having both modern and vintage Rigby’s, there is something incredibly special about the prewar Rigby rifles. My early Rigby’s are of exceptional quality compared to modern offerings. This is reflected in the demand displayed by the...

The only noticeable things I can see with my 350, that I fired today, due to the rounds moving in the magazine, sometimes I can see some impact damage on the lead tips of the Nosler Partitions - presumably caused by recoil and the rounds move. Secondly, some of the brass shows signs of a...

Thanks - I’ll give it a go.

One of my 350s - Action 2265 Mauser Sporting 'take-down’ Best For E.G.H. Power August 10th 1909 Weight 8lbs .350 cal. 26” barrel 14 9/16” stock Ivory bead etc Special peep sight Trap butt

Now I’m completely confused. I just tried an original box of 350 Mag from 1930s and same prob in both rifles.

The No2 is a step ring and my 350s are the regular magnum actions

loaded with Bertram brass and 225grn Nosler partitions

Not condescending at all. But I doubt it on 3 different Rigby’s. Will take a look anyway. Cheers

Thanks - yes, cycling is absolutely fine. I have a mint 350no2 that has had extremely little use. I will ask my gunsmith to look at both, but as I said, Paul Roberts (who has just a little bit of experience with these rifles) states that it’s due to the magnum action and is easily sorted. He...

Would you mind sharing which firm produces these springs? Thanks.

Very good points. Much appreciated.

It’s a good question. Prob a bit of marketing for the magnum action!

So, after a phone call with Paul Roberts he explained to me it’s actually a common issue - the Rigby 350s were built on Magnum actions which were really designed for the 416. A very desirable action but quite annoying to hear that it’s a known prob. I have no feed probs just the noise. Will be...

The springs seem fine. The rifles are all in very good condition, with little use.

Hi All, I’m trying to figure out a problem that 3 of my pre war Rigby’s have. When I load the rifle, with 3 - 5 rounds in the magazine, the rounds move around and one can hear them jangling away when moving the rifle. This happens in two 350s and one 350 No. 2. I have tried both modern ammo and...

Long shot. Still looking for an original 416 to complement my collection. Any leads much appreciated. Thanks.

Amazingly, they do. All that is required is a ‘secure lockable case’. Fortunately, I have both keys.

I’m flying to Dar from London. I guess I will book business class to allow for more baggage. The reason I ask is that (I know I’m mad, but so be it) I actually take my old rifles in their original leather cases. I’m taking two with me and prefer to use the old cases for what they were made for...

Thanks for the info

Hi, I’ve flown with emirates before but I was wondering what the limit was in terms of guns & cases? Can I book 2x rifles both in separate cases? And 1 x ammo? Thanks in advance

Unfortunately, most ‘people’ who buy this stuff now have little, to no, understanding of a quality item.

Yep, it’s just not the same quality, whatever people say

Those are really nice. Would be great to find a pair that are made in US

Thanks very much. These are looking like they will do the job perfectly.

That’s great info - thanks! I totally agree re memory marks and overall character. Most of my doubles get properly used and I love the wear and tear they get. This particular double is the only exception as a - it was eye watering expensive b - the rifle is in extraordinary original condition...

Hi, I’m trying to source a really good quality pair of gloves that are suitable for a dry/hot environment (Mozambique, November) The purpose is to try and preserve the original finish on my old Purdey double. After a few hunts I can see the salt from perspiration will soon start to wear the...

Hi, is your lovely westley for sale? Thanks. John. my email is [redacted]

Hi, I remembered you mentioned a dealer in Gauteng regarding a Rigby 350? May I ask who that is? I’m a collector of rigby rifles. Many thanks. John