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John Rigby & Co Boxlock Double 450/400 NE

The John Rigby & Co Boxlock Double Rifle in 450/400 NE is a classic colonial-era dangerous-game rifle combining Rigby's regulated barrel quality with the Anson & Deeley boxlock action. Lighter than the sidelock Rising Bite, the Boxlock Double in 450/400 was the choice of professional hunters who needed a reliable stopping rifle for mixed-bag safaris where both dangerous game and plains species were encountered.

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Type
Rifle
Action
Double / SxS
Caliber
450/400 Nitro Express
Capacity
2
Introduced
1902
Origin
United Kingdom
Status
Active
Platform
Boxlock Double

Chamberings

Specifications

Weight (unloaded)
180 oz
Overall length
42"
Barrel options
24", 26"
Era
Pre-War / Modern
Intended use
Dangerous Game / Safari

Documents

No manual on file yet.

FAQs

How much does the John Rigby & Co Boxlock Double 450/400 NE weigh?
The John Rigby & Co Boxlock Double 450/400 NE weighs 180 oz (11.3 lb) unloaded.
What caliber is the John Rigby & Co Boxlock Double 450/400 NE?
The John Rigby & Co Boxlock Double 450/400 NE is chambered in 450/400 Nitro Express.
When was the John Rigby & Co Boxlock Double 450/400 NE introduced?
The John Rigby & Co Boxlock Double 450/400 NE was introduced in 1902 in United Kingdom and is still in production.
What is the capacity of the John Rigby & Co Boxlock Double 450/400 NE?
The John Rigby & Co Boxlock Double 450/400 NE has a capacity of 2.

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