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John Rigby & Co. Rising Bite .470 NE

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Years	Serial Range	Count	Factory	Country	Confidence

Rigby Rising Bite side-by-side double rifle in .470 NE — traditional boxlock with Rigby's proprietary locking system.

Type: Rifle

Action: Break-Action

Caliber: .470 NE

Capacity: 2

Year introduced: 1897, United Kingdom

Weight: 12.5 oz

Overall length: 43"

Status: Active

Intended use: dangerous game