**J. RIGBY .470 NITRO EXPRESS 'CLASS D' BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE, serial no. 17638, 28in

**J. RIGBY .470 NITRO EXPRESS 'CLASS D' BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE, serial no. 17638, 28in. nitro chopperlump barrels with matt sight-rib, leaf sights for 100, 200 and 300 yards with white metal inlays, ramp-mounted bead foresight, tubes engraved 'J. RIGBY & CO., 43 SACKVILLE STREET. LONDON. W. LATE ST. JAMES' STREET.' 'SPECIAL .470 BORE BIG GAME RIFLE / FOR SPECIAL CORDITE CARTRIDGE & BULLET, 500 GRAINS.', treble-grip action with removable striker discs, manual safety, border engraving, brushed and blued finish overall, 14 1/2in. pistolgrip stock with blued and engraved pistolgrip-cap, sling swivels and 1in. ventilated rubber recoil pad, weight 11lb. 1oz., in a brass-cornered leather case with W.J. Jeffery label. The maker's have kindly confirmed that the rifle was completed on 31st Jan 1911 for Manton & Co. Footnote: Please note VAT at 17.5% is applicable to the hammer price and buyers premium (see lot 376 for illustration)