New Find No. 14 Brevex - an Orig Post War John Rigby Big Game Rifle in 416 Rigby Caliber

[Accidental Villain]

I think there is more of them. Mine is#6135 and of course in Rigbys fameous book sold dec. 1963. I have never bothered to get certificate of authentisity.
Anyways, here it is; True Rigby with all bells&wistles and of course, built on a Brevex magnum action. I’ve seen 3 more I think.
Calibre is of course 416 Rigby.

 

[buckstix]

Thanks to a seller on Gun Broker I was able to purchase a Vintage box of John Rigby 416 Rigby ammo. It fits perfect in the case and adds to the originality of the display.

 

[DNGOCK]

My father also has a 416 built on the brevet action here in Australia, was bought cased and unfired with original sealed bullet tins and all accessories. Will post some pictures I believe it’s a early 1960’s build

 

[DNGOCK]

Will get to the safe and take some photos this week

 

[PCC600]

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Will get to the safe and take some photos this week

Does this Rigby live in Brisbane by any chance ?

 

[DNGOCK]

Does this Rigby live in Brisbane by any chance ?

No we are up in the Northern Territory mate

 

[Esoteric Junkie]

460 G&A on a Brevex Magnum Mauser. Enjoy......

EJ

 

[Wishfulthinker580]

460 G&A on a Brevex Magnum Mauser. Enjoy......

EJ

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What maker?

 

[buckstix]

Will get to the safe and take some photos this week

I look forward to seeing the pictures of your cased rifle

 

[PCC600]

No we are up in the Northern Territory mate

Of course . Our mutual friend MG has spoken to me often about you and your father . Looking forward to coming up and hunting with you at some stage .

 

[Clodo Ferreira]

I buckstix,

Congratulations!!! Great rifle! About the weight with scope, I see THAT scope "colaborates", too much, for this. It is a steel tubed one, a lot heavier than needed and not the best serie of the Swarovski scopes. This will be the first to change to me. Perhaps for one Kahles Helia C 1,25-4x. A VERY GOOD scope, very light and strong, with one of the greatest field of view in all magnifications. If not, a Leupold 1,5-5x or if you find one, a 1,75-6x.
Good luck!

CF

 

[buckstix]

Hello,
The heavy scope helps to reduce recoil and adds nicely to the rifle's balance.