John Rigby & Co produced Mauser 98-actioned sporting rifles chambered in 303 British from the late 1890s, providing a bolt-action alternative to the Lee-Metford magazine rifles issued to British forces. The 303 British Rigby Mauser Sporter was used by officers who wanted a higher-quality sporting equivalent of their service rifle, and for general estate and colonial use where the cartridge's widespread availability was an advantage. Type: Rifle Action: Bolt-Action Caliber: 303 British Capacity: 5 Year introduced: 1895, United Kingdom Weight: 112 oz Overall length: 43.5" Status: Discontinued Military use: Yes Intended use: Hunting / Military