Current manufacturer established in 1775, located in Dublin, Ireland. Rigby guns have been manufactured in Dublin from 1775-1897, and in London, England 1865-2020, including a 13 year period in California 1997-2010. Rigby is currently owned by the German based L and O group and operates from its London based premises on Pensbury Place. Managing Director Marc Newton who was apprenticed under the last UK owner Paul Roberts, overseas production of Rigby's current firearms. Rigby has built a variety of different types of firearms over the past 245 years, including duelling pistols, shotguns, fowling pieces, magazine rifles and double rifles. The company is most notable for its association with dangerous game cartridges and rifles, including the design of the world famous .416 Rigby.
Details of Rigby's dealers from around the world can be found at www.johnrigbyandco.com. Rigby also offers a historical research service for details of guns made by the company in the past.
RIGBY, JOHN & CO. (GUNMAKERS), INC. Models
.275 Rigby, .30-06, .308, 8x57, or 9.3x62 cal., Mauser 98 bolt action built to original specifications, 22 in. barrel, 4 or 5 shot mag., traditional Rigby pattern iron sights, Grade 5 walnut round pistol grip ambidextrous stock, rounded grip shape, drilled and tapped for scope mounts, hand-finished checkering and original style engraving, available in both mens (14.25 in. LOP) and ladies (13.875 in. LOP) versions, approximate weights are from 7.8 lbs.
.375 H&H (double square bridge only), .416 Rigby, or .450 Rigby (single square bridge only) cal., built on a barreled Mauser action, 22 (single square bridge only) or 24 in. lightweight barrel, heat-blued extractor, Rigby express sights with a single fixed V and two folding leaves dovetailed into the quarter rib, Turkish walnut stock, red rubber recoil pad, horizontal Winchester-style safety catch, original pattern engraving, case hardened recoil bars, plasma nitriding on all exposed metal surfaces, approximate weights are from 10 lbs.
.375 H&H (double square bridge only), .416 Rigby, or .450 Rigby (single square bridge only) cal., built on a barreled Mauser action, 22 in. (single square bridge only) or 24 in. lightweight barrel, heat-blued extractor, Rigby express sights with a single fixed V and two folding leaves dovetailed into the quarter rib, Turkish walnut stock, red rubber recoil pad, horizontal Winchester-style safety catch, original pattern engraving, case hardened recoil bars, boasts classic lines and rock-solid engineering of the original Big Game rifle, plasma nitriding on all exposed metal surfaces, 10 lbs. Importation disc.
.416 Rigby cal., built on a barreled Mauser action (single square bridge), 24 in. lightweight barrel, heat-blued extractor, Rigby express sights, traditional Turkish walnut stock, red rubber recoil pad, 14 1/2 in. LOP, 3-position flag safety, original pattern engraving, case hardened recoil bars, plasma nitriding on all exposed metal surfaces, 10 lbs. 8 oz. Importation disc.
choice of any caliber, choice of Mauser action in right or left-hand configuration, single or double square bridge, choice of barrel length and profile featuring premium quality barrels, custom fitted stock made from minimum Grade 7 Turkish walnut, shaped to customer specifications, leather covered recoil pad, all models feature maker's name on the barrel, checkered bolt handle, stippled rib and front sight, engraved pins and recoil bar and gold inlaid details, choice of exquisite engraving from some of the world's best renowned engravers, London Best barrel black and oil finish. Importation disc.
.275 Rigby, .350 Rigby, or .416 Rigby cal., choice of Mauser action in right or left-hand configuration, single or double square bridge, choice of barrel length and profile featuring premium quality barrels, optional takedown system, custom fitted stock made from minimum Grade 7 Turkish walnut, shaped to customer specifications, leather covered recoil pad, all models feature maker's name on the barrel, checkered bolt handle, stippled rib and front sight, engraved pins and recoil bar and gold inlaid details, choice of exquisite engraving from some of the world's best renowned engravers, built from a historic pattern and bears a number of features that evoke the Rigby's of the past, London Best barrel black and oil finish. Importation disc.
.350 Rigby-.600 Nitro Express cal., mirror-bored chopper lump barrels, best sidelock ejector with dipped edge lock plates, Grade 7 custom fitted Turkish walnut stock, vertical-bolt locking system, lever forend release catch and ejector regulating switch inside forend, features traditional Rigby pattern full scroll engraving, carved folding leaves on fences, and gold inlaid details, color case hardened action, forend iron, and furniture, plus "London Best" barrel black and oil finish.
12, 28, or 32 ga. or .410 bore, 2 3/4 in. chambers, chopper lump barrels in choice of lengths, concave game rib, fixed chokes, best sidelock ejector with signature Rigby dipped edge lock plates, double triggers, Grade 7 custom walnut stock, traditional lever forend release catch, traditional English straight hand grip with hand checkered butt, silver oval, traditional "Rigby Scroll" pattern with carved folding leaves on fences, gold inlaid "J. Rigby & Co." on sidelocks and barrels, available with either case color hardened or brush bright finish on action, "London Best" barrel black and finishing.