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Lot description
Engraved John Rigby & Co. 52 Bore Double Barrel Percussion Sporting Rifle with Case and Factory Letter The included John Rigby & Co. letter confirms this rifle was sold to Colonel Tower of the Coldstream Guards (Lieutenant Colonel Harvey Tower, 1821-1870) on 4 September 1866 at a cost of £45. 4. 0. for the rifle and bullet mold and an additional £4. 4. 0. for a leather covered oak case. Includes an original brass mounted ramrod, brass cornered oak and leather case (probably original) with H. T. and old labels on the exterior, a printed John Rigby & Co. trade label inside, and assorted accessories, including an iron bullet mold and leather covered Sykes powder flask. Manufacturer: Rigby John & Co Ltd Model: SxS BBL: 28 inch Stock: walnut Gauge: 52 bore Finish: blued/casehardened Serial Number12722 Class: Antique