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John Rigby & Co. Big Game .450 Rigby 24-inch

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John Rigby Big Game bolt-action rifle in .450 Rigby with 24-inch barrel, chambered in the cartridge Rigby developed as a rimless .450 NE equivalent for bolt-action dangerous-game use.

Type: Rifle

Action: Bolt action

Caliber: .450 Rigby

Capacity: 3

Year introduced: 2016, UK

Weight: 128 oz

Overall length: 44.5"

Status: Active

Intended use: Dangerous game / Elephant hunting