John Talbot Clifton Rigby .275

[PaulB]

What a beautiful rifle and a wonderful story! Good on you for taking on the care of such a fine piece of history. I'm curious, where did the rifle spend the time from 1928 - 2022?

Cash_tx
I found the rifle in a run down shop in London, I bought it not knowing who it had belonged to, I sent the rifles info to Max Q at Rigby, low and behold, it was confirmed to be Talbot Clifton’s.

 

[mark-hunter]

Remarkable rifle, with great history!
Congrats!

 

[cash_tx]

Cash_tx
I found the rifle in a run down shop in London, I bought it not knowing who it had belonged to, I sent the rifles info to Max Q at Rigby, low and behold, it was confirmed to be Talbot Clifton’s.

Even better! I can only imagine the surprise and thrill of finding out the rifle's history.

 

[Red Leg]

I will reload for and shoot the rifle, but I don’t plan on hunting with it. As Schmijar so aptly put it, I am the “caretaker” of this rifle. My plan is to keep her fit and clean in honor of Mr. Talbot.

Oh no, don't even consider parking it. That rifle absolutely should hunt again. Clifton's soul may (even should) move on if you don't use it.

 

[Altitude sickness]

You can’t hurt, Or lower the value by putting marks on it.

 

[Wishfulthinker580]

 

[degoins]

What an absolute treasure!!!

 

[Altitude sickness]

I received my 1st edition copy today.

 

[PaulB]

I received my 1st edition copy today.

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Very nice, happy reading.

 

[spike.t]

Beautiful...and I agree...that rifle begs to be used properly again...

 

[alexaib]

Truly amazing stuff, thanks for posting!

 

[7x57Joe]

Most excellent! What a piece of history and to think it was found in a little run down shop. I see nothing wrong with taking it hunting on a nice day, in fact it might be a disservice not to use it the way it was intended. I would imagine Mr. Talbot Clifton would heartily approve! After all, it is chambered in the world's finest hunting cartridge!

 

[Witold Krzyżanowski]

Beautiful and legendary rifle.

 

[PARA45]

Mr. Talbot Clifton may haunt you if you do not take that beauty hunting. Congratulations on finding such a beautiful rifle. Now, take it hunting, and post some pictures with the animals taken.