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Factory Engraved and Gold Inlaid Pair of John Rigby & Co. Self-Opening Sidelock Double Barrel Shotguns with Case -A) John Rigby & Co. Sidelock Shotgun Factory Engraved and Gold Inlaid Pair of John Rigby & Co. Self-Opening Sidelock Double Barrel Shotguns with Case -A) John Rigby & Co. Sidelock Shotgun John Rigby & Co. have been maker's of some of the world's finest sporting arms for 250 years since their founding in 1775. Every gun is hand built by skilled artisans and craftsmen with this pair being a fine example of their magnificent quality of work. Each of the fantastic guns in this pair was built with blued steel chopperlump barrels featuring a single brass bead sight on the smooth concave solid rib which is signed "J. Rigby & Co. London. England." along with a flourish of scroll engraving around a gold inlaid "1" or "2", a single band of engraving at the breech, 1989 dated London proof marks on the flats, and 2 3/4 inch chambers with automatic ejectors. The barrels of each gun are fitted to a vibrantly casehardened sidelock action which displays highly attractive extensive floral scroll engraving surrounding gold inlaid "John Rigby & Co." signatures on either lockplate before extending to the blued toplever which shows a gold "1" or "2", the trigger guard, and the lower tang which shows the serial number in gold. The guns are both equipped with a Holland & Holland type self-opening mechanism under the forend, double triggers, a right hand rolled trigger guard, gold centerlined cocking indicators on the lockplates, and a tang mounted automatic safety with gold inlaid "SAFE" indicator. The guns are both fitted with a beautifully figured and mullered border multi-point checkered splinter forend with engraved blue iron and casehardened Anson button release with gold inlaid "1" or "2" as well as a straight hand stock with teardrop carved drop points, "JEI" in the gold inscription oval, and a checkered bare butt. Included with the guns is a maker's leather two gun motor case with "J.E.I." stamped on the lid and four nickel snap caps. Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): bore diameter nine inches from the breech proofed and measured at .728 inches; choke constriction .011/.020 inches; minimum wall thickness .025/.026 inches; 1 3/8 inch drop at comb; 1 9/16 inch drop at heel; 14 15/16 inch length of pull; cast-off; weight 6 lbs. 10 oz. Manufacturer: Rigby John & Co Ltd Model: SxS BBL: 28 inch solid rib Stock: walnut Gauge: 12 Finish: blue/casehardened/gold Serial Number18456 Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun B) John Rigby & Co. Sidelock Shotgun As described in "A". Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): bore diameter nine inches from the breech proofed and measured at .728 inches; choke constriction .010/.020 inches; minimum wall thickness .026/.028 inches; 1 3/8 inch drop at comb; 1 7/8 inch drop at heel; 14 15/16 inch length of pull; cast-off; weight 6 lbs. 10 oz. Manufacturer: Rigby John & Co Ltd Model: SxS BBL: 28 inch solid rib Stock: walnut Gauge: 12 Finish: blue/casehardened/gold Serial Number18457 Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun