*Rare* 1905-1906 Rigby Mauser 303 British (sources say 100 or less were made)

Item Description 1905-1906 Rigby Mauser- Rare Slant Box -Waffenfabrik Mauser-Oberndorf Manufactured 1905-1906. Pre owned rifle in excellent original condition with no refinishing. Sources say less than 100 of the actions were made for Rigby. Description: Rigby Mauser chambered in 303 british Manufacturer: Action-Waffenfabrik Mauser made in Oberndornf, Germany. Rifle- John Rigby & Co. Model #: Rigby Sporting Rifle Type: Bolt Action Finish: Blued Steel Stock: Checkered Wood Stock Sights: Rigby Express Sights Caliber: 303 British Action: Bolt Action Receiver: Blued Steel Features: An interesting Rigby rifle manufactured on a round bridge Mauser action with five shots drop box magazine. The 24" barrel bears the Rigby round near the receiver and is fitted with platinum lined three leaves and express ladder sight and gold tipped caterpillar bead on a Rigby block. The English walnut stock retains the original trapped steel buttplate and rounded grip with detailed checkering throughout. This particular Rigby is in an excellent state of conservation, with all the parts presenting the same number and it displays the Rigby extras of the period: smooth bolt lever half ball, special modified single stage trigger, "SAFE" inlaid in gold on safety catch, as well as “John Rigby & C°, 72. ST James’s St. London” engraving on the barrel, 303 and proof marks stamped on the round of barrel near receiver , etc… while the receiver retains the "Waffenfabrik Mauser Oberndorf A/N" factory rolled marking on the receiver left wall. The bore is absolutely perfect, as is the flawless functioning action. The rifle weighs roughly 8lbs 12oz, net. Unless otherwise stated, all auctions are NEW IN BOX. 5 Day return policy see details below. We will combine shipping charges, please contact us if this is the case. Contact Info: Gun & Boot & Gear 248 W. Marine Dr. Astoria, OR 97103 Phone: We are open 9:30am to 5:30pm Pacific Time MON-FRI and 9:30AM to 5PM SAT Email: For more information about us, please visit ********************************* Firearm Purchases: Federal law requires that you must be 21 or older to purchase hand guns, handgun and rifle ammunition and 18 or older to purchase long guns and shotgun ammunition. Check your local & state laws. Federal firearms laws prevents GBG from shipping firearms directly to individuals without a valid Federal Firearms License (FFL), however we can ship them to a FFL Dealer. All ammunition will be shipped FED EX or UPS ground and will require an Adult SignatureWe can ship ammunition to your door via FED EX or UPS. When you are checking out, you must select FED EX or UPS Ground if you are purchasing cannot be shipped air freight, due to shipping regulations. Ammunition and firearms must be purchased separately.