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John Rigby & Co. Big Game .416 Rigby

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Rigby's flagship bolt-action in .416 Rigby — the cartridge John Rigby developed for African dangerous game.

Type: Rifle

Action: Bolt-Action

Caliber: .416 Rigby

Capacity: 4

Year introduced: 1911, United Kingdom

Weight: 10 oz

Overall length: 44.5"

Status: Active

Intended use: dangerous game