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John Rigby & Co. Big Game .505 Gibbs 24-inch

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John Rigby Big Game bolt-action rifle in .505 Gibbs with 24-inch barrel, chambered in the most powerful rimless bolt-action cartridge ever produced for elephant and dangerous game.

Type: Rifle

Action: Bolt action

Caliber: .505 Gibbs

Capacity: 3

Year introduced: 2016, UK

Weight: 136 oz

Overall length: 44.5"

Status: Active

Intended use: Dangerous game / Elephant hunting